Cleaning Operative

Veolia; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a part-time cleaner in Portsmouth to work evenings (5pm-9pm, Mon-Fri) with overnight cover when needed. The role offers a base salary of £13,218.40 plus Veolia benefits and pro rata annual leave. You will help maintain a clean, safe workplace and support health and safety practices across the site.

Previous cleaning experience and the right to work in the UK are required. The post emphasizes inclusion and ongoing development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar operational cleaning role
• The right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for staff, users and visitors
• Perform specialist cleaning tasks as required (scrubber/dryer operation, deep cleaning, toilets and kitchens)
• Ensure accurate completion of area logbooks as required
• Ensure regular checks of the equipment and machines used
• Liaise daily with other cleaning team members and customers
• Work within Veolia's Health & Safety policy and risk assessments

Skills

Operational cleaning

Job description

Salary - £13,218.40 plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 20 per week - Evenings - 5pm - 9pm Monday to Friday

Overnight when needed

Location - Portsmouth, PO3 5PU

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave - will be pro rata'd
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for staff, users and visitors to Airbus Defence
• Perform specialist cleaning tasks (scrubber/ dryer operation, spot carpet cleaning, high level cleaning, deep cleaning, toilets and kitchens etc
• Ensure accurate completion of area logbooks as required
• Ensure regular checks of the equipment and machines used
• Liaise on a daily basis with other members of the cleaning team and customers
• Work within the requirements of Veolia's Health & Safety policy; having specific regard to colour coding, COSHH, Risk Assessments and safe working practice

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a similar operational cleaning role
• The right to work in the UK

Working to Service level requirements and in accordance with all local working procedures - training will be provided if needed.

This position is subject to satisfactory clearance in accordance with the stipulations laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service and enhanced security clearance.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.