Cleaning Operative

Serco Group plc; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Operative for the Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. The successful candidate will ensure that all assigned areas are maintained to the highest standard, operate cleaning equipment, and keep schedules updated. Previous cleaning experience is essential, along with a Basic Health & Safety qualification. Join us to make a meaningful difference in our organization and the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Serco Benefits package

Pension – 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Genuine opportunity for career development

A role with a purpose

Qualifications

• Must have previous cleaning experience.
• Basic Health & Safety qualification required.
• Ability to operate various cleaning equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning stock within designated areas.
• Comply with Health & Safety Cleaning Procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and buffers.

Skills

Previous cleaning experience

Basic Health & Safety qualification

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Strong communication skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Location: Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, Perimeter Road, West Sussex, RH6 0PQ

Hours: Full-time (38.5 hrs per week)

Salary: £25,866.78 + Company Benefits

At Serco, we take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment for those in our care. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning Operative to join our dedicated team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. Gatwick IRCs comprise Brook House and Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centres. Gatwick Pre-Departure Accommodation (PDA) is a small, discreet facility annexed to Tinsley House that provides short-stay accommodation and support to families with children under 18 years of age. Serco manages and delivers operations at both centres on behalf of the Home Office.

By joining our Cleaning Services team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all assigned areas are cleaned to the highest standard using the provided equipment. You will also keep schedules updated, maintain records of tools, and carry out any other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager or Senior Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning stock within designated areas.
• Comply with Health & Safety Cleaning Procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, and wet vac machines.
• Clean all assigned areas according to the Cleaning Schedule.
• Complete additional duties as directed by the Facilities Manager or Senior Engineer.

What You’ll Need

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• A Basic Health & Safety qualification.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively at all levels.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to self-motivate and prioritize workload.

Note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office. You must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history for vetting and referencing.

What We Offer

• Serco Benefits package
• Pension – 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A role with a purpose
• Genuine opportunity for career development
• A chance to really make a difference to people lives

About Serco: At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Apply: Please click on the apply button to complete your application. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through employment for candidates. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.