Part Time Estates Operative - Office Cleaning

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Reference:
OCT

Expiry date: 15:38, Sun, 8th Nov 2026

Location:

Coventry

Benefits: (Pro Rata) 27 Days Annual Leave, Bonus Opportunity, Generous Pension Contributions, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

As part of the Estate Services team, the aim of this role is to provide a reliable, high-quality cleaning service within designated Orbit offices. The role ensures that work spaces, meeting rooms, kitchens, washrooms and shared areas are clean, hygienic, presentable, safe and ready for colleagues, customers and visitors each day.

This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46,000 homes.

This is a part time role consisting of 10 hours a week. 2 hours per day, 5 days a week.

• Carry out general and scheduled cleaning duties within designated office premises in line with the agreed cleaning specification, local instructions and required standards.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and dry floors as appropriate, using the correct equipment and cleaning products for each floor type and condition
• Clean and sanitise office work spaces and shared facilities as directed, including meeting rooms, reception areas, kitchens, washrooms, corridors, stairways, lifts, internal glass, mirrors, touchpoints and other accessible surfaces
• Empty general and recycling waste bins, replace liners and move waste safely to the designated collection or storage area, maintaining effective waste segregation arrangements
• Replenish washroom, kitchen and other consumables and monitor stock levels so that supplies remain available
• Use cleaning chemicals and solutions only in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, COSHH information, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Comply with site health and safety, fire, security, lone-working, manual-handling and access-control procedures, including signing keys in and out where required
• Report faults, breakages, spillages, hazards, accidents, near misses, security concerns and areas that do not meet the required cleaning standard to the appropriate manager promptly

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills sufficient to follow instructions, complete records and understand safety information
• Experience of cleaning offices, commercial premises or a similar customer-facing environment, or the ability to demonstrate transferable cleaning experience
• A practical understanding of cleaning methods, equipment, colour coding, waste segregation and the safe use of cleaning products
• Ability to complete the physical requirements of a manual cleaning role, including standing, bending, reaching, lifting and moving cleaning equipment safely
• Good timekeeping and the ability to organise work to complete agreed tasks and schedules
• Willingness to work the hours and shift pattern required for the designated office location and to wear Orbit uniform and appropriate PPE
• Previous experience of office, facilities-management or commercial cleaning
• Training or experience in COSHH, manual handling, infection control or the use of powered cleaning equipment

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