Cleaning Operative

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

Job summary

A global leader in services is seeking a Cleaning Operative in Slough to ensure cleanliness at a manufacturing site. Responsibilities include maintaining high cleaning standards, complying with safety regulations, and collaborating with team members. Previous experience is not essential as training is provided. The role offers competitive pay at £12.21/hour alongside various employee benefits. This opportunity enables personal growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Clean production and operational areas per client requirements.
• Report faults or defects in cleaning equipment to the supervisor.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Good communication

Job description

# Cleaning Operative### Job Introduction**Position:** Cleaning Operative **Location:** Mars Wrigley, Dundee Road, Slough, SL1 4LG**Working Hours:*** Full-time, 40 hours per week* Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm**Pay & Benefits:*** £12.21 per hour* Opportunities for career development* Access to the Sodexo employee benefits package---### About the RoleSodexo is seeking a reliable and conscientious **Cleaning Operative** to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at a large-scale manufacturing site. This role is essential in supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations across production, operational, and staff areas.### Key Responsibilities* Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness within assigned areas by following all relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)* Clean production, industrial, operational, and welfare areas in line with site and client requirements* Carry out regular checks of cleaning equipment and machinery during the working day, reporting any faults or defects to the supervisor* Adhere to all internal operating procedures, company policies, and statutory regulations* Actively participate in the Company Health and Safety Policy, reporting hazards, risks, or GMP-related concerns to the supervisor* Work proactively to support the Sodexo Facilities Management team, anticipating requirements and delivering a positive, can-do approach* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Mars associates, colleagues, supervisors, suppliers, and customers* Liaise daily with other members of the cleaning team and wider site staff to ensure consistent service delivery* Attend all required training sessions and continuously develop relevant knowledge and skills### What We’re Looking For* Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided* Ability to work independently and as part of a team* Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work* Strong awareness of health, safety, and compliance standards* Good communication and interpersonal skillsWorking 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 to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. ***Join a team that values you for being you.****Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications*| | || --- | --- || Salary | £12.21 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits || Frequency | Hourly || Job Reference | SDX/TP/2372290/151811 || Contract Type | Permanent – Full Time || Closing Date | 05 January, 2026 || Job Category | Cleaning || Business Unit | UK Corporate Services - Frontline || Location | Slough, United Kingdom || No. of positions | 4 || Posted on | 15 December, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word