Technical Cleaning Operative; Evening Shift

Technical Cleaning Operative (Evening Shift)

Location: Central London near Charing Cross.

Reporting To: Soft Services Manager

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Flexibility required for occasional weekends or adjusted hours (planned in advance and compliant with Working Time Regulations).

Role

Purpose:

To deliver high-quality cleaning and technical support across the building, with a focus on both reactive and planned cleaning tasks during peak usage hours. The role ensures strong on-site presence, improved response times, and enhanced quality control through supervised evening working.

• Maintain high cleaning standards across all assigned areas.
• Carry out reactive cleaning tasks (e.g., spills, washroom issues, communal area upkeep).
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and deep cleaning activities.
• Focus on detailed cleaning during quieter periods (8:00 PM – 12:00 AM).
• Support continuous improvement of overall site cleanliness and hygiene standards.

• Communal spaces & meeting rooms:
  Periodic deep cleaning of shared areas including the auditorium and upper‑floor meeting rooms; internal glass and partition cleaning, use of professional carpet cleaning machines for deep carpet cleaning, and daily spot cleaning to maintain presentation standards.
• Office floors & access areas:
  Regular maintenance cleaning including carpet care (spot cleaning and scheduled deep cleans), internal glass partition cleaning, and periodic window/glass washing to ensure a consistently high standard throughout.
• Lobby floors & glass fixtures:
  Maintain presentation standards through discreet, regular cleaning and polishing of floors and glass surfaces, using professional floor scrubbing and polishing machines.
• Washrooms & shower facilities:
  Deep cleaning, including scrubbing and polishing, ensuring hygiene standards are consistently maintained.
• Fire staircases:
  Provide consistent, thorough cleaning including detailed dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Back‑of‑house areas:
  Ensure regular and thorough cleaning of all back‑of‑house spaces, including offices, storage cupboards, and support facilities, maintaining high standards at all times.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe working practices, particularly within occupied buildings.
• Carry out duties in a way that minimises disruption to occupants.
• Ensure all cleaning chemicals are used, handled, and stored in line with COSHH regulations and company policies.
• Read and follow COSHH assessments and safety data sheets (SDS) for all substances before use.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times when handling chemicals (e.g., gloves, goggles, aprons).

• Previous experience in cleaning or facilities support is required.
• Experience using professional cleaning machinery and handling cleaning chemicals safely is required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and professional approach to work.