738 Cleaning Operative jobs in the United Kingdom

• Performing general cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Cleaning and restocking restrooms, ensuring they are hygienic and well-maintained.
• Emptying waste bins and disposing of rubbish according to company procedures.
• Cleaning windows, doors, and other glass surfaces to a high standard.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of common areas, offices, and meeting rooms.
• Using cleaning equipment and supplies safely and effectively.
• Reporting any maintenance issues or damages to the supervisor promptly.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Ensuring all designated areas are cleaned within the allocated timeframes.
• Restocking cleaning supplies in designated areas.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor while on duty.
• Following specific cleaning schedules and checklists provided.

• Previous experience in commercial or domestic cleaning is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of cleaning chemicals and their safe usage.
• Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks, including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills to interact with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be trustworthy and able to handle cleaning responsibilities with integrity.
• Attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize washrooms, kitchens, and common areas according to established procedures.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment and supplies are used correctly, stored properly, and maintained.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, including COSHH guidelines, at all times.
• Empty waste bins and ensure correct disposal of refuse.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards to the supervisor promptly.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team to meet cleaning schedules.
• Follow specific client requirements and site-specific cleaning plans.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude while on client sites.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support colleagues.
• Undertake any other reasonable cleaning-related duties as required.

• Previous experience as a cleaning operative is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Understanding of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Awareness of health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to a high standard of accuracy.
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• A proactive approach to work and the ability to identify cleaning needs.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be trustworthy and conscientious.

• Remotely supervise and coordinate commercial cleaning teams.
• Manage cleaning schedules and assign tasks to operatives.
• Conduct remote quality inspections and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning standards, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for operatives.
• Provide remote training and support to cleaning staff.
• Address operational issues and implement solutions.
• Maintain clear communication channels with operatives and management.
• Periodically visit client sites to ensure quality and team engagement.

• Proven experience in commercial cleaning operations, preferably with supervisory responsibilities.
• Good understanding of cleaning techniques, chemicals, and safety procedures.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent remote communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools for scheduling, communication, and reporting.
• Ability to motivate and manage teams effectively from a distance.

• Cleaning tasks include; picking up rubbish, toilet cleaning, detail cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming carpets, emptying bins, seat cleaning, washing metal stair cases, removing chewing gum from all areas and sanitising ablution facilities.
• Use chemical cleaning solvents and consumables as instructed to complete allocated cleaning tasks
• Carryout any reasonable client cleaning requests
• Communicate all cleaning and maintenance issues to your area supervisor as soon as possible
• Communicate all suspicious behaviour and potential security risks to your area supervisor as soon as possible
• All equipment is carefully used and maintained, and any faults reported.
• Safe work practices are followed as per Company Policies.
• Effective communication is maintained with the Cleaning Supervisor and the client.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings pre, during and post events.
• All staff are guest focused and have intimate knowledge of facilities and services.
• Adhere to the site regulations for safety
• Adhere to the Code of conduct at all times
• All dress and behaviour codes are followed, understood and adhered to.
• All company policies are followed.
• Inform your Cleaning Supervisor of work availability.
• Fill in daily cleaning check sheets
• In order to satisfy the above, it is preferable of candidate to be fluent in English

Requirements :

-Excellent time management and organisational skills

-A strong work ethic and 'can-do' attitude

-Reliability and punctuality

-UK right to work

-Fluent in English

This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role.


Pay: Days- 12.21 up to 12.60 per hour, Nights- 12.81 up to 13.10 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension, Paid Holidays, Employee of the month awards

Schedule:

10 hour shift - 12 hour shift


Experience:

Cleaning: 2 references required
Work Location: In person

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About the Role:
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our team. The role will involve cleaning and maintaining communal areas to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, hygienic, and welcoming for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning communal areas such as corridors, stairwells, entrances, and shared facilities

• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting

• Emptying bins and disposing of waste safely

• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues

• Following cleaning schedules and ensuring high standards at all times

Requirements:

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential (training provided)

• Good attention to detail

• Reliable and punctual

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are interested, please apply today with your CV or contact us on (phone number removed)

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Salary - 25,397.00 plus Veolia benefits

Hours - 40 per week

06:00 to 15:00 flexible 9 hour shift with 1 hour unpaid breaks

Location - Portsmouth, PO3 5PU



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;



- 25 days of annual leave

- Access to our people's pension scheme

- Free physiotherapy service

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential



What will you be doing?

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for staff, users and visitors to Airbus Defence and Space Building
  
• Perform specialist cleaning tasks (scrubber/ dryer operation, spot carpet cleaning, high level cleaning, deep cleaning, toilets and kitchens etc
  
• Emptying of recycling & general waste containers
  
• Working in Clean Room Environments
  
• Replenishment of kitchen & washroom consumables
  
• Attend to any spillages
  

• Working in a custody environment, dealing with cleaning activities which are outside of the norm e.g. Dirty Protests
  

• Work within the requirements of Veolia's Health & Safety policy; having specific regard to colour coding, COSHH, Risk Assessments and safe working practice
  

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a similar operational cleaning role
  
• The right to work in the UK
  

Desirable - BICSc Level 1 trained, experience of cleaning in a large public building, knowledge of Blood Bourne Pathogen risk, knowledge of BICSc recommended Colour Coding and knowledge of COSHH Legislation



This position is subject to satisfactory clearance in accordance with the stipulations laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service and enhanced security clearance.





What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.



We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.



We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





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What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Overview

We have anopportunityfor a Cleaning Operativeto join the team based at ourParagon Customer Communications Sunderland site.The site specialises in production of inbound and outbound document services and contains printing, mailing and warehousing capability.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Cleaner, on a part-time basis, to be responsible for ensuring a high level service is providedto create a clean and safe envrionment for all employees across the office and production areas.

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 12pm - 5pm

Salary: 15, per hour)

Key Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
• Clean and sanitise restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and mirrors
• Clean kitchens/break rooms: counters, sinks, appliances
• Empty bins; replace liners
• Replenish supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Ensure walkways and emergency exits are clear and safe
• Follow cleaning schedules and checklists
• Use appropriate cleaning agents and equipment safely
• Report any maintenance issues or hazards to management
• Adhere to company safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Monitoring of stock levels

Skills and Attributes we are looking for

• Previous cleaning experience preferred (warehouse/office)
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures
• As this is a physical job, this does include manual handling, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Good communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits include

Become part of a positive culture led site with a focus on employee engagement and an inclusive environment;

• Employee Benefits Platform
• Reimbursements
• Bupa Cash Plan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Financial Health Check
• Wellbeing, Legal, Personal finance support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charity initatives and various events throughout the year

Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.