Cleaning Operative, Commercial Cleaning
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Commercial Cleaning, Cleaning Services, Janitor, Facility Maintenance
Summary
Cleaning Operative
Full time Permanent position - employed directly by the airport operator MAG
Mobile cleaner - must have a full UK Driving Licence
35-hour week contract - Salary £27,466.64 plus 10% shift allowance
10 hours shifts 09:00 - 17:00 4 days on/4 days off
Able to pass security checks to obtain an airside pass
Why MAG?
Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.
At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You'll also have access to some great benefits including:
• 6% company contribution pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Free holiday parking
• Employee Assistance programme
• Virtual GP service
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company deals & discounts
The role
We currently have opportunities to join our Soft Services Team in Stansted as a Cleaning Operative. Cleaning Operatives are a critical part of the operation and key to our success. The structure allows internal progression to Senior Cleaner and Supervisor roles. In this role, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of cleaning standards across London Stansted Airport 24/7 365 days a year whilst Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
The role also requires you to work throughout the airport including airside as well as landside. Therefore the successful applicant must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass a criminal record check and obtain an airside pass.
- To provide a clean Terminal 24/7 365 days a year to ensure our customers always receive and excellent customer experience
- Ensure the successful day to day delivery of cleaning and waste away in the allocated area of responsibility
- Provide the highest level of service within their area of responsibility in line with the agreed standards
- Respond positively, politely and promptly to all customers and carry out duties in a professional and courteous manner
- To ensure COSHH and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures.
- Be responsible for providing support to all areas within the Soft Services delivery such as (but not restricted to) roadside and airside litter picking, wasteaway functions, plant and engineering faciliteis and office cleaning
- Ensure timely fault reporting of any asset failures
- Be responsible for the smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures.
- Self-motived with the ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision
- To present themselves on time and as per the rostered schedule and notify any absences via the approved MAG portal in a timely manner
What will make you successful in the role?
We are looking for team players with an enthusiastic approach, can-do attitude, and a working knowledge of cleaning chemicals and disposal methods. Ideally have previous cleaning experience gained in a similar commercial environment such as, hospitals, hotels, shopping centres, train stations etc. Other skills required include:
- Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery used in cleaning such as using electronically powered scrubbing / polishing / vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training)
- Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods
- Strong team player who works well with others and is proud to work for London Stansted Airport
- Basic level of spoken English required to understand safety instructions and liaise with customers
- Health and Safety awareness including responsibility for own PPE which will be provided
- COSHH
- Strong attention to detail
- Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to…
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