Cleaning Operative
1 week ago
About The Role
Job Title: Site Cleaning Operative
DIVISION:
Building North
LOCATION:
York, England
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term Contract
REPORTING TO:
Site Manager
BENEFITS:
Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday (pro rata) + more
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Operative to maintain high standards on our busy construction site. You will ensure that site offices and welfare units are thoroughly cleaned and kept neat and tidy.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and use their own initiative. A solid understanding of health and safety requirements and previous practical experience in a cleaning role are essential.
Job Description
Overview of Duties:
- Maintain cleanliness of site offices and welfare units by vacuuming, mopping, wiping, polishing and the like of all surfaces.
- Ensure litter and waste is removed and disposed of correctly at the designated collection points.
- Clean all sanitary facilities.
- Replenish supplies such as toilet rolls, soap, hand towels and the like.
- Report in good tome to site management that supplies are running low.
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines
- Use and care for any cleaning equipment issued in an appropriate and safe manner
- Report any maintenance or repair issues
- Complete any necessary paperwork
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Site Cleaning Operative and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar Cleaning Operative role
- Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to cleaning appliances and products
- Knowledge of a construction environment
- CSCS card
- Demonstrate an ability to work on own initiative.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills Desirable
- UK Driving Licence
Desirable Behavioural Competencies
Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches. Has a strong attention to detail with consistently accurate results. Ability to work under pressure to conform to deadlines.
Effective Communication Skills: Good communication and organisational skills. Able to adapt communication to audience (staff and professional and non-professional personnel), and to develop, maintain and manage relationships with Management Team members and Clients alike
Problem Solving: Looks objectively at each situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Seek advice when necessary.
Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations.
Outlook: Self-motivated and enthusiastic with an outgoing friendly manner, an effective team worker with flexible approach to working environment and has the ability to work on own initiative and integrate with a wider team when necessary.
Our Commitment
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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