Cleaning Operative

Sodexo; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Sodexo employee benefits package

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Job summary

Sodexo in York is seeking a Cleaning Operative for a full-time role with early shifts (05:30–13:30 or 06:00–14:00). You’ll join a prestigious corporate site where attention to detail makes a big difference and your contributions are valued.

This is a supportive team environment with opportunities for career development. You will carry out a range of cleaning duties across offices, toilets and communal areas, adhering to COSHH and safety procedures while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and pride in high cleaning standards.
• Reliable, organised and proactive with time management.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, customer-focused attitude and COSHH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across offices, toilets, and break areas to high standards.
• Complete scheduled tasks safely and efficiently following procedures.
• Use cleaning products and equipment correctly and follow safety rules.
• Follow COSHH, Health & Safety procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage and cupboards and report faults.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Communication skills

Customer-focused

COSHH awareness

Team player

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

• Full time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• 05:30am - 13:30pm or 06:00am - 14:00pm
• £13.45 per hour
• Free parking
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Cleaning Operative

York - Full time

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

We're looking for someone who'll bring their sparkle to our prestigious corporate client site! At Sodexo we value you for being you. In this role you'll belong in a team where your attention to the little details, makes a big difference. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded. Spring clean your career with Sodexo!

What you'll do:

• Carry out a range of cleaning duties across designated areas, including offices, toilets, communal spaces and breakout areas, ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks efficiently and to the required standards.
• Use cleaning equipment, products and materials safely and correctly, following established cleaning procedures.
• Follow COSHH, Health & Safety and hygiene procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Use appropriate safety signage and barriers when carrying out cleaning activities.
• Follow colour-coding procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Maintain cleaning cupboards and storage areas, ensuring they are clean, tidy and appropriately stocked.
• Identify and report any equipment faults, maintenance issues, hazards or safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Complete cleaning records, checklists and any required documentation accurately.
• Respond professionally to customer enquiries, concerns or complaints, escalating issues when necessary.
• Work proactively to maintain cleanliness standards and support the wider cleaning team.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and site teams.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve cleaning services.
• Support additional cleaning, facilities or hospitality duties when reasonably required.
• Work flexibly to provide additional cover during periods of holiday or sickness when available.

What you'll bring:

• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high cleaning standards.
• A reliable, organised and proactive approach to work.
• The ability to work independently, use your own initiative and manage your time effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, professional and customer-focused attitude.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH and safe cleaning practices.
• The ability to follow instructions, cleaning schedules and site procedures.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues when required.
• A flexible approach to changing priorities and additional duties.
• A willingness to undertake required training and develop your skills.
• The ability to carry out a physically active role, including standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive cleaning tasks.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications