Cleaning Operative

Abm Careers; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 17,909,000 - 20,664,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work app access

Job summary

ABM in Newcastle is seeking a part-time cleaner to perform cleaning duties across offices and facilities. The role involves cleaning, hoovering, mopping, dusting, disinfection, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in line with our protocols.

The position offers a 20-hour week with early and late shifts, good timekeeping and teamwork. Applicants should be reliable, detail-focused, and able to work on their own or with colleagues, with full adherence to PPE and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, janitorial, or maintenance roles preferred.
• Ability to follow safety policies, cleaning protocols and PPE usage.
• Good attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Dusting, wiping, and disinfecting desks and all surfaces
• Scrubbing kitchens and toilets
• Hoovering and mopping floors
• Disinfecting high touch points
• Detail work on skirtings, sills and fixtures
• Follow group and company policies and procedures
• Report deficiencies in systems or equipment affecting safety or service
• Use PPE properly and in line with training
• Report issues or training needs to management
• Be flexible to take on other duties to support operations
• Work alone or as part of a team

Skills

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Communication skills

PPE knowledge

Job description

LOCATION: Newcastle, NE27 0QJ

SHIFT PATTERN: 20 hours per week, Mon- Fri split shift – 0600-0800 and 1400-1600

PAY RATE: £13.50 per hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties will involve cleaning, hoovering, mopping, desk wiping, kitchen, and toilet cleaning. You will empty waste and top up consumables. You must have good attention to detail and high standards of cleaning. You will be responsible for disinfecting areas as per planner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dusting, wiping, and disinfecting desks and all surfaces
• Scrubbing kitchens and toilets
• Hoovering and mopping floors
• Disinfecting all high touch points
• Detail work i.e. skirtings, sills, fixtures etc
• Following group and company policies and procedures
• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.
• Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system.
• Any other duties as assigned by your manager to support the team and ensure the smooth operation of the business will be communicated to you
• Experience in a cleaning, janitorial, or maintenance role would be beneficial, though not always essential
• Understanding how to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to follow company policies, cleaning protocols, and safety regulations.
• Ability to report any issues, communicate training needs, and provide feedback to management
• Willingness to take on other duties as assigned, supporting the team in various cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Good attention to detail
• Work to routine schedules
• Ability to work on their own and as a team
• Excellent timekeeping
• Good communication skills

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.