RF-2604-33 - Cleaning Operative

Mount Charles; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days’ paid holidays (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service

Training opportunities

Uniform provided

Company Events

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Cleaning Operative. This role involves ensuring cleanliness of designated areas, using cleaning chemicals safely, and reporting any equipment issues. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have good time-management skills, and an attention to detail. The position offers flexible hours with 20 days of paid holidays and multiple rewards fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently to required standards.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely following COSHH guidelines.
• Report any faulty equipment immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness of cleaning stores and correctly store equipment.

Skills

Self‑motivated

Good time‑management skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Mount Charles Group is one of the largest privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family-orientated business that believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Radius Lighthouse View, Newcastle. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Working Pattern

• Monday & Wednesday
• 09:00 - 14:30
• 11 hours per week

Rewards

• 20 days’ paid holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Training and unrivalled opportunities for career progression
• Uniform provided
• Company Events

The Role

• Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required standards – this includes weekly and periodic tasks
• Use cleaning chemicals safely as detailed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health guidelines (COSHH)
• Ensuring full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and agents and using cleaning equipment as directed by the Line Manager only after correct training is given.
• Report immediately any equipment which is faulty, mark it as faulty and do not use
• Ensure that the safety signage is used appropriately at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and warn customers where possible
• Ensure that cleaning stores are kept clean and tidy and equipment is stored correctly and safely at all times

The Person

• Self‑motivated, working independently and on own initiative to ensure set tasks completed
• Flexible with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Good time‑management skills
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic about our customer service and reputation.
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis.

Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, the successful applicant’s offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request.

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