Cleaning Operative

Sodexo France; Horsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services leader is seeking a Cleaning Operative in Horsham, England. The ideal candidate will carry out cleaning duties across production areas, operate industrial cleaning equipment, and adhere to safety standards. Previous experience and good communication skills are preferred. The role offers opportunities for career development and a comprehensive employee benefits package, including wellbeing support and a pension plan.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience in food production or manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Trained in Manual Handling and COSHH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to audit-ready standards.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment safely.
• Follow cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Ability to follow procedures

Good communication skills

Education

Valid Safe Pass

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

• Full time
• 39 hours per week
• 7am to 3:30pm / 2pm - 10pm
• 5 days over 7
• €14.15 per hour
• Free parking on site
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Cleaning Operative

Newbridge

Spring clean your career.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Cleaning Operative to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Cleaning.

What you'll do:

• Carry out cleaning duties across production and manufacturing areas to audit-ready standards.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment safely and effectively (training provided).
• Follow cleaning schedules, colour coding, and hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and COSHH regulations.
• Report hazards, near misses, and equipment faults promptly.
• Support site operations where needed (e.g. setting up town halls, furniture moves).
• Represent Sodexo professionally, supporting client satisfaction.

What you'll bring:

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience in food production or manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Trained in Manual Handling and basic COSHH awareness.
• Valid Safe Pass
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment (e.g. scrubber dryers, wet vacs, ride-on machines).
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written procedures in English.
• Full Irish driving licence desirable.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

A role where the little things make a big difference.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications