Cleaning & Waste Operative

ABM UK; Billingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Cycle to work

Perks at Work

Job summary

ABM UK is recruiting a Cleaning/Waste Operative for a permanent, full-time role in the Wynyard area. The position follows a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 38.5 hours per week, and pays £12.94 per hour.

You'll work in a warehouse environment performing janitorial tasks and waste handling, including washrooms, break areas, and production spaces. Training is provided and PPE is supplied; DBS checks and compliance with safety rules are required.

Qualifications

• Basic DBS check and knowledge of health and safety requirements or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to participate in drug and alcohol testing.
• Physically fit for a cleaning/waste operative role.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out janitorial and waste removal tasks in a warehouse environment.
• Clean welfare areas and production spaces, internal and external.
• Handle waste using approved streams and prepare for transport.
• Operate walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers; maintain equipment.
• Respond to spills or client callouts and communicate with the team.
• Wear PPE and follow health and safety policies.
• Undergo full training on cleaning methods and equipment.

Skills

Cleaning

Waste handling

Teamwork

English communication

Tools

PPE compliance

Job description

LOCATON: Wynyard

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off, 38.5 HOURS PER WEEK

PAY RATE: £12.94 per hour

ABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Cleaning/Waste Operative's on a full-time permanent basis for a high profile client within the Wynyard area. The successful candidate will need to display the ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client. Our teams consist of ambitious and motivated individuals who contribute to making a fun and friendly working environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently
• Duties will include providing a high janitorial service both internally and externally in welfare areas, such as: washrooms, break rooms and the canteen, social areas, such as: reception, offices and the locker room and production areas, such as the main production floor
• Duties will also include the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams and ensuring that this is ready for transportation
• The use of both walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment. Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in a safe working order
• Being responsive to any spillages and callouts from the clients on site team
• Communicate effectively with your team and line manager - we all work together
• Wear protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies
• The post holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment
• Full training will be provided

Person Specification:

• Satisfactory response from Disclosure Board at a basic level and knowledge of health and safety requirements or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of cleaning methods or a willingness to learn
• High attention to detail
• An ability to work under pressure
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• An ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• This is an active role that requires you to be physically fit

Essential

• Willingness to participate in the company's screening process' including completing a basic DBS check and submitting to random drug and alcohol testing

Desirable

• First Aid at Work certificate

Benefits

We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. For more information, visit .

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.