Cleaning/Waste Operative

ABM UK; Stanley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Facility Services UK are recruiting Cleaning/Waste Operatives on a full-time permanent basis for a high-profile client in Wakefield. You will work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment providing janitorial and waste removal services.

Join a team focused on delivering a high standard of cleanliness across welfare areas, production floors and offices, with training provided on cleaning methods and equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out janitorial and waste removal duties in a warehouse environment.
• Provide a high standard of cleaning in welfare areas such as washrooms, break rooms and canteen, and in offices and production areas.
• Handle waste generated on site and ensure it is ready for transportation.
• Operate walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers and maintain equipment in a safe condition.
• Respond to spillages and client callouts on site.
• Communicate effectively with the team and line manager.
• Wear PPE and comply with health & safety policies.
• Work independently or as part of a team and adapt to a busy environment.
• Receive full training on cleaning methods and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Reliability & flexibility

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

LOCATION: AMAZON - DSA6

SHIFT PATTERN: 4-On/4-Off, 38.5 hours per week

PAY RATE: Competitive

Overview Of Job Description

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 Wakefield 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