Senior Cleaning Operative

MAG; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport operator is seeking a Senior Cleaning Operative for a permanent full-time role at London Stansted Airport. The successful candidate will join the Soft Services Team and play a crucial role in maintaining a clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering excellent customer service. Responsibilities include operating cleaning machinery and adhering to safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

Volunteering days

Free VirtualGP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning tasks using powered machinery after training.
• Knowledge of storage and disposal methods for cleaning chemicals.
• Health and safety responsibilities including personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the airport terminal at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Respond courteously to customer inquiries and concerns.

Skills

Ability to handle heavy equipment

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Strong team player

Basic level of spoken English

Health and Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Vacuuming machines

Polishing machines

Job description

Summary

Senior Cleaning Operative

• Soft Services Team
• London Stansted Airport
• Permanent - full-time role - 42 hours per week
• Band 10 - £28,138.68 plus a monthly allowance of £198.61
• Plus 17.5% shift allowance
• 42 hours per week 2 days, 2 nights, (4 days on / 4 days off)
• Shifts : 06 : 30 18 : 30 and 18 : 30 06 : 30 and some flexi shifts

Why MAG?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects almost 30 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first‑class journey for our customers starts by creating a first‑class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including :

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 8%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

We currently have opportunities to join our Soft Services Team in Stansted as a Cleaning Operative. Cleaning Operatives are a critical part of the operation and key to our success. The structure allows internal progression to Senior Cleaner and Supervisor roles. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the terminal is clean 24 / 7 365 days a year whilst Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Working to ensure we have a clean Airport and that our customers always receive an excellent customer experience,24 / 7, 365 days a year.
• Successful day to day delivery of cleaning and waste clearance in the allocated area of responsibility.
• Respond positively, politely and promptly to all customers and carry out duties in a professional and courteous.
• To ensure COSHH and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures.
• Ensure timely fault reporting of any broken equipment.

What will make you successful in the role?

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery used in cleaning such as using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
• Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods
• Strong team player who works well with others and is proud to work for London Stansted Airport
• Basic level of spoken English required to understand safety instructions and liaise with customers
• Health and Safety awareness including responsibility for own PPE which will be provided
• COSHH
• Strong attention to detail
• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points (up to an 1100 litre bin)
• Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments
• Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) when required
• Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks
• Undertake wall washing
• Lift and escalator cleaning
• Undertake priority cleaning such as spillages including bodily fluids
• To provide technical guidance to team members on cleaning methods, safe use of machinery and assist with the maintenance of professional standards.