Overhead cleaning operative

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

Job summary

An international service provider is seeking an Overhead Cleaning Operative in Slough to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within a manufacturing environment. The role requires working at heights, adhering to strict safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates are reliable, flexible, and proactive, with good communication skills. Full training is provided. The position is full-time with a salary of £12.64 per hour plus benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited wellbeing support access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in overhead or industrial cleaning is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of overhead structures and high-level areas.
• Conduct regular checks of cleaning equipment and report faults.
• Adhere to internal operating procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Proactive approach

Job description

# Overhead cleaning operative### Job Introduction**Position:** Overhead 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:*** £12.64 per hour* Opportunities for career development* Access to the Sodexo employee benefits package---### About the RoleSodexo is seeking a reliable and safety-focused **Overhead Cleaning Operative** to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within a manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring overhead structures, equipment, and high-level areas are maintained in line with strict safety, quality, and compliance standards.### Key Responsibilities* Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness within assigned overhead and high-level areas by following all relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)* Clean overhead structures, pipework, beams, ducting, and equipment using approved methods and access equipment* Conduct regular checks of cleaning equipment, machinery, and access equipment during the working day, reporting any faults or defects to the supervisor* Ensure strict adherence to internal operating procedures, GMP standards, and statutory regulations* Actively participate in the Company Health and Safety Policy, reporting hazards, risks, or GMP concerns to the supervisor* Operate 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 site personnel to ensure safe and effective service delivery* Attend all required training sessions and continuously develop relevant knowledge and skills### What We’re Looking For* Previous experience in overhead, high-level, or industrial cleaning is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided* Comfortable working at height and following strict safety procedures* Ability to work independently and as part of a team* Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work* Good communication skills and strong awareness of health and safety complianceWorking 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 | £12.64 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits || Frequency | Hourly || Job Reference | SDX/TP/2372290/151816 || 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 | 1 || Posted on | 15 December, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word