Cleaning Operative - Lewins Mead

Hours: 5 hours per week, Mon to Fri – 6am till 7am (flexible start)

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.

Purpose of the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Management division of Bristol Waste Company as a Cleaning Operative. With a keen eye for detail, take pride in your work as you maintain the cleanliness of the buildings through various cleaning duties. Training will be provided to become proficient in appropriate cleaning methods, such as the use of cleaning equipment and best cleaning practices, following health & safety and use of personal protective equipment which is provided.

A DBS may be required for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Due to the nature of the role, you’ll regularly carry out physical activities which would include:- sweeping and mopping floors, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, using cleaning chemicals, moving furniture, emptying bins, general tidying of kitchen areas, toilets, showers, corridors, meeting rooms, break-out areas, staircases, and reception areas.

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors of various types in designated areas to high standards.
• Sanitising toilets, sinks, and fixtures.
• Dusting and polishing.
• Empty waste bins and replace bin liners.
• Stock and maintain cleaning cupboards.
• Use of cleaning machinery.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures that are related to carrying out cleaning tasks.
• Able to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Identifying and reporting all safety equipment maintenance issues to the Team Leader. 

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• No previous experience or qualifications are required.
• A can-do attitude with the willingness to learn new skills.
• Be physically fit for walking, bending, etc.
• Good communication and organisational 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:

• Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employer contribution of 5% into the company pension scheme.
• Support for Mental Health, including a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support covering Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
• Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All are free for our colleagues.
• Because we value our colleagues, we want to recruit more employees just like them, which is why we have our employee referral scheme. 
• Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In-House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
• Employee recognition ‘Stand Out Award’ and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us, we recognise and celebrate talent.
• We recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues through flexible working. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part-time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.