FLT/Waste Operative

ABM UK; Wynyard; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP (UK)

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial & legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work app

Life resources

Online crisis support

Job summary

ABM Facility Services UK is seeking a Cleaning/Waste Operative in the Wynyard area on a full-time permanent basis. The role requires teamwork in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and involves janitorial and waste removal services for a high-profile client.

You will be trained on all cleaning methods and equipment, wear PPE, and adhere to health and safety standards. A basic DBS check is required, with potential for further screening. UK-based benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory DBS check at basic level or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of cleaning methods or willingness to learn
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to adapt quickly to a busy operational environment
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Must be physically fit for the role

Responsibilities

• Operate janitorial and waste removal tasks in a warehouse environment
• Provide high janitorial service in welfare areas (washrooms, break rooms, canteen, social areas)
• Handle on-site waste via approved streams and prepare for transport
• Use walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers and maintain equipment
• Respond to spillages and client callouts on site
• Communicate effectively with team and line manager
• Wear PPE and follow Health & Safety policies
• Work solo or as part of a team and communicate with client staff
• Undergo full training on cleaning methods and equipment
• Complete training for the role

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Walk-behind sweepers

Ride-on sweepers

Scrubber-dryers

Job description

LOCATION: Wynyard

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off, 48 HOURS PER WEEK

PAY RATE: £13.33 per hour

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at [e-mail]. We’re here to help!

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 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

• 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

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.

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.