Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Services

LOCATION: YATE SHOPPING CENTRE

SHIFT PATTERN: 40 hours per week. Pattern TBC

PAY RATE: £13.45 per hour

ABM UK, an award winning facility service solutions company, is seeking a motivated Cleaning Operative to join our team. As a Cleaning Operative, you will play an important role in maintaining safe and clean working environments for our clients across various sites.
This is not your usual cleaning role. This is a physical role and applicants will need to be willing and able to work outside all year round, in a busy shopping centre.

• Perform general caretaking duties such as litter picking, public toilet cleaning and service yard upkeep.
• Perform cleaning duties both inside and outside such as sweeping, mopping and pressure washing.
• Maintain cleanliness of public restrooms and tenant common areas.
• Perform regular patrols of the shopping centre, emptying public bins, separating general waste and recyclables properly.
• React to ad‑hoc caretaker calls in a timely manner.
• Support the maintenance team during busy periods. Tasks could include but are not limited to: steam cleaning, gutter cleaning, weeding/mossing, painting or event set‑up/take‑down.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Restock cleaning supplies as required.
• Report any cleaning equipment malfunctions or damages immediately to management.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times.

• Able and willing to work outside all year round.
• Proven experience as a Cleaning Operative or similar role.
• Ability to handle cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• 24/7 GP:
  You and your immediate family can speak to a UK‑based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.
• Get Fit Programme.
• Financial and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
  • Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.
  • Life: resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work.
  • Support: online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis.

ABM is committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.