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From the employer's careers site First seen 13 Nov 2026

Cleaning Operative

Salary

£13.45 per hour

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Description

We are seeking a Cleaning Operative to join our team at The Rock, Bury.

As a Cleaning Operative, you will be responsible for the cleaning of a busy shopping and leisure center, including mall floors, emptying bins, litter picking, using machinery such as jetwash, scrubber dryers, cardboard baler, waste compactors.

Your duties will also include:

  • Cleaning toilets and topping up consumables
  • Dusting, wiping, and disinfecting surfaces
  • Scrubbing kitchens and toilets
  • Emptying bins in front of house areas
  • Moving glass and food bins into the yards and replacing them with new ones
  • Using machinery such as jetwash, scrubber dryers, cardboard baler, waste compactors
  • Hoovering and mopping floors including stairwells
  • Disinfecting all high touch points
  • Detail work i.e. skirtings, sills, fixtures etc.
  • Following group and company policies and procedures
  • Reporting any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment
  • Using all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received
  • Reporting any issues or training needs to your Line manager and/or via your divisional incident reporting system

Requirements:

  • Experience in a cleaning, janitorial, or maintenance role would be beneficial, though not always essential
  • Understanding how to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Must be able to follow company policies, cleaning protocols, and safety regulations
  • Ability to report any issues, communicate training needs, and provide feedback to management
  • Willingness to take on other duties as assigned, supporting the team in various cleaning and maintenance tasks
  • Understanding of COSHH would be desirable
  • Good attention to detail
  • Work to routine schedules
  • Ability to work on their own and as a team
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Good communication skills

Benefits:

  • 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
  • Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
  • Get Fit Programme
  • Financial and legal support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: perks, discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers

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Skills

Required

  • cleaning
  • janitorial
  • maintenance
  • PPE
  • COSHH
  • communication

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.workable.com/view/7qdpeNNvcVTFE4WKuk9WKT/cleaning-operative-in-bury-at-abm-uk

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