Cleaning Operative
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Bristol Waste Company
Bristol, RI, US
Summary
Undertake comprehensive cleaning tasks across floors, surfaces, washrooms, and kitchen areas to maintain high quality standards. Responsibilities include waste disposal and ensuring a safe, hygienic environment within set time limits.
Job Description
Cleaning Operative
Salary: £13.45ph
| Location | Hours | Working Pattern |
| BWC Office Lewins Mead, BS1 | 5 | Mon-Fri 06:00-07:00 |
| Wick Road Library, BS4 | 2 | Mon & Weds 07:00-08:00 |
| The Brambles Residential Care, BS13 | 1 | Weds 10:00-11:00 |
| Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG), BS8 | 9 | Mon, Tues & Weds 07:00-10:00 |
| Addison Flats, BS3 | 4 | Tues & Thurs 06:00-08:00 |
| Chichester House, BS4 | 6 | M, W & F 2 hrs between 0800-1200 |
| Oasis Academy, BS11 | 10 | Mon - Fri 06:00-08:00 |
| Seal Mills Library, BS9 | 3 | Mon, Weds & Fri 1 hour |
| Canford Cremetorium, BS9 | 2 | Tues & Thurs 1 hour |
| Fairfurlong School, BS13 | 10 | Mon - Fri 2 hrs per day |
| St Peters Rise, BS10 | 4 | Tues 10:00-14:00 |
| Bristol Hospital School (BHS), BS6 | 12.5 | Mon - Fri 06:00-08:30 |
| Long Ashton P&R, BS41 | 7 | Mon - Sun 07:00-08:00 |
| Bunzl Offices, BS11 | 4 | Tues & Thurs 06:00-08:00 |
Purpose of the role:
Undertake cleaning tasks and create and maintain a quality standard of cleaning to the agreed specification within set time limits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Floors: Vacuum and mop all flooring to maintain cleanliness and ensure a safe, slip-free environment
- Surfaces: Dust and wipe down all surfaces, including windowsills, handrails, and other high-touch areas such as door handles and staircases
- Washrooms: Thoroughly clean and disinfect all washroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, taps, fixtures, and tiled areas.
- Kitchen Areas: Clean shared kitchen spaces by wiping down countertops, cupboard fronts, and cleaning sinks to a hygienic standard
- Lift Areas: Clean the lift, including mirrors, walls, floors, and frequent touchpoints such as buttons and handrails
- Emptying bins, disposing of waste and recycling, and replacing bin liners
Essential Requirements for the Role:
- A can-do attitude with the willingness to learn new skills
- Be physically fit for walking, bending, etc
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Good (spoken) level of English language
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Full Job Description can be provided upon request.
Our Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Free BUPA Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite physiotherapist and Cycle to Work scheme
- £200 employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities with clear progression routes
- Reward Gateway discounts at 900+ retailers
- Employee recognition awards and long service awards
About Bristol Waste Company:
What we do is important – we’re here to keep Bristol, and beyond, clean, and safe.
We do this for our city’s residents, workers, visitors, and businesses. Our work helps deliver Bristol’s sustainability targets in partnership with the council.
Bristol Waste’s commercial operation, where we serve businesses and organisations across the region, is also growing.
Our ambition is to provide good quality, value for money services, and we continue to deliver a social value impact worth more than £30 million every year.
We want people who share our values and want to work with us to drive our business forward.
Everyone Belongs
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diversity and ensure fair and equal consideration for all candidates.
How to Apply
Apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact:
Talent Acquisition Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 440 6676
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Bristol Waste Company are responsible for refuse and recycling collection, street cleansing and waste disposal for the people of Bristol. We also run the city’s two Reuse and Recycling Centres (RRCs) plus growing commercial waste and facilities management businesses.
We are an enthusiastic, forward-thinking company with an ambitious vision for Bristol. A key part of this is the clear need to influence behavioural change in the city with regard to waste, recycling and litter, and to involve and empower citizens, community groups and businesses. In doing so, together, we can make Bristol a cleaner and greener place that wastes nothing.
Founded
2015
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Waste Collection
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bristol, Bristol
Bristol Waste Company are responsible for refuse and recycling collection, street cleansing and waste disposal for the people of Bristol. We also run the city’s two Reuse and Recycling Centres (RRCs) plus growing commercial waste and facilities management businesses.
We are an enthusiastic, forward-thinking company with an ambitious vision for Bristol. A key part of this is the clear need to influence behavioural change in the city with regard to waste, recycling and litter, and to involve and empower citizens, community groups and businesses. In doing so, together, we can make Bristol a cleaner and greener place that wastes nothing.
Founded
2015
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Waste Collection
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bristol, Bristol