Cleaning Operative- Campsfield IRC

Mitie Group plc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training and development

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Mitie is hiring a Cleaning Operative in Oxford, working 35 hours per week at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre. The role involves delivering high cleaning standards, handling cleaning equipment per COSHH, and maintaining hygiene across resident and staff areas.

Applicants should have cleaning experience, COSHH awareness, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a secure detention environment. Mitie offers training and development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience is desirable.
• Able to work in a secure detention environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices, including COSHH requirements.
• Reliable and proactive, able to work independently or in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of cleaning across designated areas in line with cleaning schedules and site requirements.
• Clean toilets, showers, fixtures, fittings, and communal areas to maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Safely use, handle, transport, and store cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with COSHH regulations and Mitie procedures.
• Inspect cleaning equipment, ensuring it remains serviceable and ready for use at all times.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, stock shortages, and, where required, undertake the safe cleaning of body fluids in accordance with approved procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

COSHH knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

ROLE: Cleaning Operative
HOURS: 35 hours per week
LOCATION: Oxford, Oxfordshire

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Cleaning Operative who will help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff, and visitors at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver high standards of cleaning across designated areas in line with cleaning schedules and site requirements.
• Clean toilets, showers, fixtures, fittings, and communal areas to maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Safely use, handle, transport, and store cleaning equipment and materials in accordance with COSHH regulations and Mitie procedures.
• Inspect cleaning equipment, ensuring it remains serviceable and ready for use at all times.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, stock shortages, and, where required, undertake the safe cleaning of body fluids in accordance with approved procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively within a secure detention environment around residents.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices, including COSHH requirements.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high cleaning standards.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression within Mitie.
• Be part of a supportive team delivering essential services in a unique and important environment.