Cleaning/Waste Operative

Overview of Job Description

ABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Cleaning/Waste Operative’s on a full-time permanent basis for a high-profile client within the Wakefield area. The successful candidate will need to display the ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client. Our teams consist of ambitious and motivated individuals who contribute to making a fun and friendly working environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

· Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently.

· Duties will include providing a high janitorial service both internally and externally in welfare areas, such as: washrooms, break rooms and the canteen, social areas, such as: reception, offices and the locker room and production areas, such as the main production floor.

· Duties will also include the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams and ensuring that this is ready for transportation.

· The use of both walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment. Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in a safe working order.

· Being responsive to any spillages and callouts from the clients on site team.

· Communicate effectively with your team and line manager – we all work together.

· Wear protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.

· The post holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client.

· The successful candidate will be required to undergo full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment.

· Full training will be provided.

Person Specification:

· Satisfactory response from Disclosure Board at a basic level and knowledge of health and safety requirements or a willingness to learn.