DFDS UK & Ireland
Cleaning Operative 4o4o - FTC
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Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Cleaning Operative.
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About the role
You’ll be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment across office, kitchen and communal areas. Working as part of the cleaning team, you’ll ensure all areas are kept to a consistently high standard throughout your shift, with a strong focus on hygiene, presentation and attention to detail. This role will require you to work a 4o4o shift pattern, 08:30-14:30.
Please Note – this role is a Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months
You will be responsible for
- Cleaning and maintaining offices, kitchens, toilets, showers, drying rooms and communal areas.
- Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, using cleaning equipment where required.
- Emptying bins, replacing liners and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly.
- Cleaning and replenishing washroom and kitchen facilities, including soap, toilet rolls, blue roll and alcohol gel.
- Dusting, wiping and disinfecting surfaces including furniture, lockers, sinks, mirrors, appliances and other accessible areas.
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About you
We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking and professional individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Previous cleaning experience would be advantageous, but most importantly, you’ll have a positive attitude, good attention to detail and a proactive approach to your work.
You’ll be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, and able to work across different buildings and workplace environments. You’ll follow cleaning procedures and health and safety requirements, recognise when areas need additional attention, and always conduct yourself in a friendly, professional and respectful manner around colleagues and visitors.
We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.
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Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:
- Life assurance cover
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
- Full employee assistance programme including:
- Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
- Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
- Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
- Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
- Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
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While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.
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If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to hearing from you.
This recruitment process is managed by the DFDS Talent Acquisition team. We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this opportunity.
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