# Cleaning/Waste Operative

**Company**: ABM
**Location**: Cardiff Bay
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: £13.45 per hour
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Facility Management
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q758376

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## Description

As a Cleaning/Waste Operative at ABM, you will deliver cleaning services to client facilities in and around Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, to a high standard. The role involves working indoors and outdoors throughout the day, ensuring a sustainable environment and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

**Responsibilities:**

- Conduct regular waste collection and disposal duties throughout the shopping centre.

- Monitor waste levels in bins and initiate timely collections to prevent overflow.

- Ensure that waste management areas are kept tidy and organised.

- Collaborate with other team members to implement best practices in waste management.

- Report any maintenance issues with waste bins or collections to management.

- Adhere to health and safety regulations while handling waste materials.

- Conduct regular litter picks and general cleaning of the external aspect of Mermaid Quay.

- Perform overnight pressure washing of paving.

- Use cleaning machines internally and externally.

- Assist team leaders/supervisors when needed to ensure optimum service to clients.

- Perform additional duties as needed.

**Requirements:**

- Previous experience in waste management or a similar role is preferred.

- Strong understanding of waste disposal and recycling practices.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.

- Strong communication skills to interact with management, tenants, and members of the public.

- Physical fitness and ability to carry out manual handling tasks related to waste handling.

- Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, overnight, and cover holidays.

**Benefits:**

- 24/7 GP access for you and your immediate family.

- Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.

- Get Fit Programme.

- Financial and legal support.

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Access to Perks at Work, our innovative employee app with discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.

## Skills

### Required
- waste management
- cleaning operations
- health and safety regulations
- communication skills
- physical fitness

### Nice to have
- previous experience in waste management or similar role

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