Cleaning/Waste Operative - Nights

ABM; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental Health support

Life Event Counseling

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work app

Job summary

ABM Facility Services UK is recruiting a Cleaning/Waste Operative on a full-time permanent basis for a high-profile client in the Darlington area. The role involves janitorial and waste removal duties in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with a team-focused, safety-conscious approach.

Successful candidates will undergo full training on cleaning methods and equipment and must be physically fit, able to work independently or as part of a team, and adhere to DBS and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory DBS basic check or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods or willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate walk-behind and ride-on cleaning equipment to clean and maintain areas.
• Provide a high standard of janitorial service in welfare areas, offices and production floors.
• Handle on-site waste using approved streams and prep for transport.
• Respond to spillages and client callouts promptly.
• Communicate effectively with team and line manager; follow health & safety policies.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Tools

Walk-behind sweepers

Ride-on scrubbers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Cleaning Operative Days & Nights

LOCATION: Darlington MME1

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off - 12 hours shift (11 hours paid), days 0700-1900, nights 1900-0700

WORKING HOURS: 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 Darlington 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.

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

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

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.