Cleaning Operative

Bristol Waste Company; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite physiotherapist

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts at 900+ retailers

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is hiring a Cleaning Operative to perform cleaning duties across multiple sites in Bristol. Various locations and hours are available; role includes early morning shifts at sites such as Lewins Mead, Wick Road Library, BMAG, Oasis Academy and more.

The position emphasizes maintaining high cleaning standards, ability to work independently or as part of a team, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Physically fit for walking, bending, etc.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Good spoken English language.

Responsibilities

• Floors: Vacuum and mop all flooring to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Surfaces: Dust and wipe surfaces, windowsills, handrails, door handles and staircases.
• Washrooms: Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, taps, fixtures and tiled areas.
• Kitchen areas: Clean shared kitchens, wipe countertops and clean sinks.
• Lift areas: Clean lifts, mirrors, walls, floors and touchpoints.
• Empty bins: Dispose waste, recycle and replace liners.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Physically fit

Good communication

English level

Job description

Cleaning Operative

Working Pattern: We have multiple locations and hours available with the option to do 1 site or to multiple dependant on preference.

BWC Office Lewins Mead, BS1

5 hours per week Mon-Fri 06:00-07:00

Wick Road Library, BS4

2 hours per week Mon & weds 07:00-08:00

The Brambles Residential Care, BS13

1 hour per week Weds 10:00-11:00

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG), BS8

9 hours per week Mon, Tues & Weds 07:00-10:00

Addison Flats, BS3

City Hall, BS1

Oasis Academy, BS11

10 hours per week Mon-Fri 06:00-08:00

Sea Mills Library, BS9

3 hours per week Mon, Weds & Fri 1 hour

Canford Cremetorium, BS9

2 hours per week Tues & Thurs 1 hour

St Peters Rise, BS10

4 hours per week Tues 10:00-14:00

Long Ashton P&R, BS41

Bunzl Offices, BS11

Purpose of the role:

Undertake cleaning tasks and create and maintain a quality standard of cleaning to the agreed specification within set time limits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Floors: Vacuum and mop all flooring to maintain cleanliness and ensure a safe, slip-free environment
• Surfaces: Dust and wipe down all surfaces, including windowsills, handrails, and other high-touch areas such as door handles and staircases
• Washrooms: Thoroughly clean and disinfect all washroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, taps, fixtures, and tiled areas.
• Kitchen Areas: Clean shared kitchen spaces by wiping down countertops, cupboard fronts, and cleaning sinks to a hygienic standard
• Lift Areas: Clean the lift, including mirrors, walls, floors, and frequent touchpoints such as buttons and handrails
• Emptying bins, disposing of waste and recycling, and replacing bin liners

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• A can-do attitude with the willingness to learn new skills
• Be physically fit for walking, bending, etc
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Good (spoken) level of English language
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Full Job Description can be provided upon request.

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
• Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
• Employee recognition awards and long service awards

About Bristol Waste Company:

What we do is important - we're here to keep Bristol, and beyond, clean, and safe.

We do this for our city's residents, workers, visitors, and businesses. Our work helps deliver Bristol's sustainability targets in partnership with the council.

Bristol Waste's commercial operation, where we serve businesses and organisations across the region, is also growing.

Our ambition is to provide good quality, value for money services, and we continue to deliver a social value impact worth more than £30 million every year.

We want people who share our values and want to work with us to drive our business forward.

Everyone Belongs

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.

Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team

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