Cleaning Operative

ABM UK; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

ABM UK is seeking a Cleaning Operative to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will perform cleaning, hoovering, mopping, desk wiping, kitchen and toilet cleaning, waste disposal and consumable restocking, with a strong focus on detail and disinfecting according to the planner.

The role is 20 hours per week, with shifts Monday to Friday either 4:00–9:00 or 14:00–19:00, plus flexibility for 17:00–22:00 events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning, janitorial, or maintenance role would be beneficial.
• Must follow company policies, cleaning protocols, and safety regulations.
• Ability to report issues, communicate training needs, and provide feedback to management.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work to routine schedules.
• Willingness to take on other duties as assigned.

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

Skills

PPE usage

Policy compliance

Issue reporting

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Cleaning Operative

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 4AM-9AM or Monday -Friday 2PM-7PM with the flexibility to work 5PM-10PM for events

Hours: 20 Hours

Location: CV7 9JU

Salary: £13 per hour

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ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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