Bristol Waste Company
Cleaning Operative
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Salary: £13.45ph
Working Pattern: We have multiple locations and hours available with the option to do 1 site or to multiple dependant on preference.
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Purpose Of The Role
Undertake cleaning tasks and create and maintain a quality standard of cleaning to the agreed specification within set time limits.
Key Responsibilities
- Floors: Vacuum and mop all flooring to maintain cleanliness and ensure a safe, slip-free environment
- Surfaces: Dust and wipe down all surfaces, including windowsills, handrails, and other high-touch areas such as door handles and staircases
- Washrooms: Thoroughly clean and disinfect all washroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, taps, fixtures, and tiled areas.
- Kitchen Areas: Clean shared kitchen spaces by wiping down countertops, cupboard fronts, and cleaning sinks to a hygienic standard
- Lift Areas: Clean the lift, including mirrors, walls, floors, and frequent touchpoints such as buttons and handrails
- Emptying bins, disposing of waste and recycling, and replacing bin liners
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Essential Requirements For The Role
- A can-do attitude with the willingness to learn new skills
- Be physically fit for walking, bending, etc
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Good (spoken) level of English language
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Our Benefits
Full Job Description can be provided upon request.
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
- £200 employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
- Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards
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About Bristol Waste Company
What we do is important – we’re here to keep Bristol, and beyond, clean, and safe.
We do this for our city’s residents, workers, visitors, and businesses. Our work helps deliver Bristol’s sustainability targets in partnership with the council.
Bristol Waste’s commercial operation, where we serve businesses and organisations across the region, is also growing.
Our ambition is to provide good quality, value for money services, and we continue to deliver a social value impact worth more than £30 million every year.
We want people who share our values and want to work with us to drive our business forward.
Everyone Belongs We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How To Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact
Talent Acquisition Team
- Email: recruitment@bristolwastecompany.co.uk
- Phone: 0117 440 6676
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