Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Services

Role Overview

Cleaning Operative at EMCOR UK

Location: Bude, Cornwall

Salary: £13.50 per hour + £2000 annual payment for obtaining and maintaining National Security Clearance

Working hours: 0800 to 1700, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

National Security Clearance: This position requires you to obtain and maintain National Security Clearance.

To work as part of a team to provide cleaning services across a range of commercial facilities, including but not limited to offices, corridors, stairwells, meeting rooms and washrooms, including toilets and showers. Support the wider Soft Services team with setting up rooms for meetings, by moving furniture and preparing and cleaning after drinks and refreshments, and occasionally escorting site visitors and contractors.

• Carry out cleaning tasks to ensure the agreed company & client standards are maintained for all commercial facilities, as detailed in the site‑specific cleaning schedule.
• Support the wider Soft Services team, with furniture moves to prepare rooms for meetings, as per client requests, including refreshments and drinks, where requested.
• Clean meeting rooms after use.
• Ensure any repairs noticed during cleaning duties are reported to Line Manager, or Site Facilities Manager.
• Ensure a timely response to any service shortfalls identified by line management.
• Carry out additional or special cleans as instructed by line management, using equipment and chemicals appropriate to the task.
• Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are available in nominated cleaning stores and where necessary request replenishments to line manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure cleaning materials and machinery are used in line with COSHH or manufacturer guidelines.
• Comply with all Statutory Regulations.
• Adherence to employee responsibilities in the EMCOR Code of Conduct.
• Work safely in line with EMCOR UK Health & Safety Policies & Procedures, to prevent self and others.

• Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage.
• Physically able to move and carry light items, such as vacuum cleaners and mop buckets, up and down stairwells.
• Good time‑keeping.
• Experience of providing good customer service.
• Methodical and meticulous approach to work.
• Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed.

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a year.
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies.
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits:
  Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme.
• Paid volunteering and charity days.
• Medicash – Health cash plan – Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Facilities Services

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

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