Overhead cleaning operative

Sodexo; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services company is looking for an Overhead Cleaning Operative to maintain high cleanliness standards in a manufacturing setup. The role involves cleaning overhead structures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting the Facilities Management team. Ideal candidates should be reliable, proactive, and able to follow strict safety procedures. Full training is provided, and various perks are available, including well-being support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Discounts on popular retailers

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience in overhead or industrial cleaning is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working at height and following strict safety procedures.
• Proactive approach towards work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned overhead and high-level areas.
• Clean overhead structures and equipment using approved methods.
• Conduct regular checks of cleaning equipment and report faults.
• Adhere to internal operating procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Reliability

Flexibility

Ability to follow safety procedures

Job description

Job Introduction

Position : Overhead Cleaning Operative

Location : Mars Wrigley, Dundee Road, Slough, SL1 4LG

Working Hours :

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 7 : 00am – 4 : 00pm

Pay & Benefits : £ per hour

Opportunities for career development

Access to the Sodexo employee benefits package

About the Role

Sodexo is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Overhead Cleaning Operative to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within a manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring overhead structures, equipment, and high-level areas are maintained in line with strict safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness within assigned overhead and high-level areas by following all relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Clean overhead structures, pipework, beams, ducting, and equipment using approved methods and access equipment

Conduct regular checks of cleaning equipment, machinery, and access equipment during the working day, reporting any faults or defects to the supervisor

Ensure strict adherence to internal operating procedures, GMP standards, and statutory regulations

Actively participate in the Company Health and Safety Policy, reporting hazards, risks, or GMP concerns to the supervisor

Operate proactively to support the Sodexo Facilities Management team, anticipating requirements and delivering a positive, can-do approach

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Mars associates, colleagues, supervisors, suppliers, and customers

Liaise daily with other members of the cleaning team and site personnel to ensure safe and effective service delivery

Attend all required training sessions and continuously develop relevant knowledge and skills

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in overhead, high-level, or industrial cleaning is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided

Comfortable working at height and following strict safety procedures

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work

Good communication skills and strong awareness of health and safety compliance

Why Sodexo? :

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families :

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24 / 7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo :

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications