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Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees

Cleaning & Waste Operative

ABM
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£12 - £14/Hour
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Description

Location
Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees

Hours
4 on 4 off shift pattern, 38.5 hours per week

Salary
£12.94 per hour

About the Role
ABM Facility Services UK are seeking full-time permanent Cleaning & Waste Operatives for a high-profile client in the Wynyard area. The successful candidate will work as part of a motivated team in a physically demanding, fast-paced warehouse environment, providing janitorial and waste removal services. Duties include maintaining high standards of cleanliness in welfare areas such as washrooms, break rooms, canteens, social areas including reception, offices, locker rooms, and production areas including the main production floor.

Responsibilities also involve handling waste via approved streams, preparing it for transportation, and operating cleaning equipment such as walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers. Ensuring all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe to use is essential. The role requires responsiveness to spillages and client callouts, effective communication with team members and management, and adherence to Health & Safety legislation and company policies.

The post holder must be able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrate initiative, and communicate confidently. Full training on cleaning methods and equipment will be provided to all successful candidates.

Requirements

Experience
No prior experience required; willingness to learn cleaning methods and health and safety practices is essential.

About you
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable and flexible approach to work
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptable to a busy operational environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Physically fit to meet the demands of the role
- Willing to participate in company screening processes including basic DBS check and random drug and alcohol testing

Qualifications
Desirable: First Aid at Work certificate
Essential: Satisfactory basic DBS check and compliance with health and safety requirements or willingness to learn

Expiry date: 05/11/2026
Cleaning & Waste Operative
Company:
ABM
Salary:
£12 - £14/Hour
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees