Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Southwark Cleaning Operative, on a 3.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £15.38 - £20.10 per hour

The Southwark Cleaning Operative is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across residential and communal estate areas. The postholder will carry out a range of cleaning duties in both internal and external locations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are consistently achieved while following health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine cleaning of internal communal areas, including hallways, stairwells, entrances, lifts, and other shared spaces.
• Undertake external cleaning duties across estate grounds, pathways, bin storage areas, and surrounding environments.
• Use cleaning equipment, machinery, and products safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout all assigned areas.
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, vandalism, or health and safety concerns identified during cleaning activities.
• Ensure waste and litter are removed appropriately and disposed of in line with site procedures.

Essentials

• Previous experience in a cleaning, caretaking, or estate cleaning role.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, products, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to established cleaning schedules.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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