Technical Cleaning Operative

Dr. Sasse AG; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided for work duties

Rewards gateway platform discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Sasse is recruiting a permanent, full-time Technical Cleaning Operative to service multiple sites across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. You will perform specialist cleaning, decontamination, and sanitisation, maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards with a focus on biohazard and trauma cleaning as required.

We offer a company van for work duties, access to a rewards platform with discounts, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (category B) required.
• Willingness to travel to client locations across regions.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and adapt to different sites.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist cleaning machinery including buffers, scrubbers and polishing equipment.
• Deep clean and maintain carpets and hard surfaces to high standards.
• Carry out window cleaning using reach-and-wash systems and traditional methods.
• Follow COSHH, health & safety procedures and maintain PPE/RPE.
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests including out-of-hours callouts.
• Prepare reports and maintain cleaning equipment, stock, and vehicles.

Skills

Valid driver's license (category B)

Willingness to travel

Attention to detail

Independent or team work

Job description

Berkshire/ Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire (RG2 0TD)

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Job Title: Technical Cleaning Operative

Location: Berkshire/ Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire (RG2 0TD)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Contracted: 35 hours, any 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)

Salary: £16.00 per hour

• Access to company reward & recognition platform
• A company van is provided
• Blue Light Discount
• Uniform Provided (HMRC rebate applicable)
• Enhanced pay rate for any voluntary call-out (non-contractual)
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Company Pension Scheme
• Exclusive discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street and leisure brands

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The Role

As a Technical Cleaning Operative, you will deliver specialist cleaning, decontamination, and sanitisation services across a variety of client locations in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety through a range of technical cleaning activities, including deep cleaning, biohazard and trauma cleaning, infection control, window and high-level cleaning, floor maintenance, and emergency response cleaning. Working in line with company procedures, industry standards, and Health & Safety regulations, you will help ensure safe, compliant, and hygienic environments for clients, staff, and the public while providing a professional and reliable service across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate specialist floor care machinery including buffers, scrubbers, and polishing equipment.
• Strip, scrub, buff, seal, and refinish hard surface flooring using appropriate methods and chemicals.
• Deep clean and maintain carpets in accordance with BSI PAS 86 standards and approved industry practices.
• Carry out window cleaning using reach-and-wash systems and traditional cleaning methods.
• Deep clean washroom facilities, including descaling, sanitising, and sterilising surfaces.
• Operate high-level dust extraction and cleaning equipment.
• Respond promptly to scheduled and emergency cleaning requests, including out-of-hours callouts.
• Carry out specialist cleaning, decontamination, sanitisation, and infection control services in environments affected by biological contamination, bodily fluids, hazardous waste, and other high-risk incidents.
• Safely identify, handle, and dispose of sharps and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and legislation.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures before and during cleaning activities.
• Wear and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) correctly.
• Complete job reports and documentation accurately following each assignment.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, vehicles, stock levels, and consumables to ensure operational readiness.
• Set up and remove safety barriers and signage to protect colleagues, clients, and members of the public.
• Adhere to site security procedures, access requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Report hazards, defects, incidents, and equipment faults promptly to management.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.
• A basic understanding of COSHH and a willingness to learn and follow Health & Safety procedures.
• Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Must be willing to have the Level 3 Police Clearance, which will be paid for by the company.
• Valid driver’s license (category B) and a willingness to travel is essential to this role.

What We Offer

• A company van is provided for work duties only.
• Access to a rewards gateway platform offering substantial discounts online and in-store with top brands.
• Options to participate in a cycle-to-work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• We value ongoing education and offer opportunities for further training and professional development.

Why Join Sasse?

Sasse is a company that prides itself on being at the forefront of technology and recognising the value of people in our organisation. We value our customers and believe that customers and people should be the focus of everything that we do. If that sounds like you, and you want to be part of a fantastic team with uncapped opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Sasse is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Department

FM

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

35 hours, any 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)