Cleaning / Service Yard Operative

Mitie; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Cleaning / Service Yard Operative in London, responsible for delivering high-standard cleaning services. The role involves a variety of cleaning tasks, driving a company vehicle, and ensuring well-maintained environments. Ideal candidates will possess a clean driving licence, and while previous experience is preferred, a positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Recognition programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential: clean driving licence B category.
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cleaning services to the client’s facilities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain clean service yards, external fire exit areas, staircases, and waste management.
• Perform general cleaning including jet-washing, dusting, sweeping, and vacuuming.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and COSHH regulations

Valid driving licence B category

Experience operating cleaning machinery and equipment

Job description

Cleaning / Service Yard Operative, London

Job Title: Cleaning / Service Yard Operative
Rate of Pay: £13.85 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Part Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Southside Shopping Centre, 76 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, Greater London, SW18 4TF

Parking: Free parking provided in the Centre's Car Park
Work pattern: 5 days a week per rota (early mornings/afternoons/late evenings)
Overtime available, paid at single rate
Holiday year: April to March, 28 days including Bank Holidays
Start date: Immediate after recruitment process

Essential: clean driving licence B category

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Your role involves delivering cleaning services to the client’s facilities, both indoors and outdoors, to a high standard. Main duties include maintaining clean service yards, external fire exit areas, staircases, waste management (including driving a company vehicle), cleaning lift & escalators, jet-washing, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, litter picking, cleaning glass and stainless-steel fixtures, and general cleaning of internal and external environments, including car parks and toilets.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and COSHH regulations
• Valid driving licence B category (essential)
• Experience operating cleaning machinery and equipment (desired)

Additional Information

You will ensure equipment is well maintained, meet all SLAs, and work within health and safety guidelines. Building positive relationships with customers and delivering excellent service is key. You should be reliable, hardworking, honest, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential; a flexible approach and good communication skills are important.

Benefits

Includes holiday entitlement, pension contributions, retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, health and wellbeing support, and recognition programs. We also offer training and development opportunities, inclusive recruitment practices, and support for applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions.