Cleaning Operative - North Bristol

Bristol Waste Company; Bristol; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Waste Company is hiring a Cleaning Operative for their Facilities Management division in North Bristol. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness through various cleaning duties, with training provided in appropriate methods and equipment. This position requires no prior experience but the right attitude and physical fitness to perform cleaning tasks effectively.

Benefits

Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays

Employer contribution of 5% into pension scheme

Support for Mental Health

Onsite Physiotherapist

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications are required.
• A can-do attitude with the willingness to learn new skills.
• Good (spoken) level of English language.

Responsibilities

• Regular cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, sanitising, and emptying bins.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Work alone and as part of a team.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

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Cleaning Operative - North Bristol, Bristol

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Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

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Job Description:

SALARY: £12.60 per hour

HOURS: 10 hours per week, Mon to Fri 2 hours per day 5pm Start

LOCATION: BS10 Bristol Rehab

Cleaning Operative

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.

Purpose of the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Management division of Bristol Waste Company as a Cleaning Operative. With a keen eye for detail, take pride in your work as you maintain the cleanliness of the buildings through various cleaning duties. Training will be provided to become proficient in appropriate cleaning methods, such as the use of cleaning equipment and best cleaning practices, following health & safety and use of personal protective equipment which is provided.

A DBS may be required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Due to the nature of the role, you’ll regularly carry out physical activities which would include:- sweeping and mopping floors, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, using cleaning chemicals, moving furniture, emptying bins, general tidying of kitchen areas, toilets, showers, corridors, meeting rooms, break-out areas, staircases, and reception areas.

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors of various types in designated areas to high standards
• Sanitising toilets, sinks, and fixtures
• Dusting and polishing
• Empty waste bins and replace bin liners
• Stock and maintain cleaning cupboards
• Use of cleaning machinery
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures that are related to carrying out cleaning tasks
• Able to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
• Identifying and reporting all safety equipment maintenance issues to the Team Leader

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• No previous experience or qualifications are required
• 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.

• Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employer contribution of 5% into the company pension scheme.
• Support for Mental Health, including a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support covering Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All are free for our colleagues.
• Because we value our colleagues, we want to recruit more employees just like them, which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
• Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
• Employee recognition ‘Stand Out Award’ and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us, we recognise and celebrate talent.
• We recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues through flexible working. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.

Everyone belongs:

At Bristol Waste everyone belongs – we are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation.

We give fair and equal consideration to all applications.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

Important note on applying:

• Please apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. Sometimes we close vacancies early if we receive a high number of quality applications.
• Due to the high volume of interest, we won’t be able to receive late applications and we are currently unable to respond to all who apply.
• If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, it unfortunately means you won’t be invited to interview on this occasion.

Contact us:

Please contact our People Services team to discuss this role, your application, or any reasonable adjustments and support in applying for this position:

Thank you for your interest in joining Bristol Waste Company.