Cities
Cleaning Operative - Manchester
Company
Emcor
Location
Manchester
Job Type
Full–time and Part-time
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Role overview
Location: Manchester
Salary: £13,988 per annum (£13.45 per hour)
Working hours: 1600-2000, 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract Type: Permanent Part Time
Benefits: 20 holidays + BH, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, reduced cost gym, days out, learning & development opportunities, paid volunteering days + many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Role overview
Required to undertake duties as directed and respond to reactive requests, providing best practice in all cleaning activities carried out to uphold company values at all times and to meet contractual deliverables.
What you’ll do:
• Carry out cleaning tasks to ensure the agreed standards and ensure workload is prioritised and completed.
• Ensure any repairs noticed during cleaning duties are reported.
• Ensure a timely response to any service shortfalls identified.
• Conduct all necessary daily maintenance on machinery (as trained) and report any issues.
• Carry out additional or special cleans as instructed.
• Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are available in nominated cleaning stores and where necessary requests for replenishments are submitted.
• Attend and complete training as required.
• Use chemicals and equipment as trained.
• Liaise with customers and clients in a professional manner, escalating as required to ensure resolution.
• To always work safely, raising any health and safety risks or hazards.
• Good housekeeping of equipment and consumables and storage areas.
About the role
Who you’ll be:
• Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage
• Good time keeping
• Experience of providing good customer service
• Methodical and meticulous approach to work
• Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed
EMCOR UK benefits
Benefits:
• 20 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.
Location: Manchester
Salary: £13,988 per annum (£13.45 per hour)
Working hours: 1600-2000, 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract Type: Permanent Part Time
Benefits: 20 holidays + BH, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, reduced cost gym, days out, learning & development opportunities, paid volunteering days + many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Role overview
Required to undertake duties as directed and respond to reactive requests, providing best practice in all cleaning activities carried out to uphold company values at all times and to meet contractual deliverables.
What you’ll do:
• Carry out cleaning tasks to ensure the agreed standards and ensure workload is prioritised and completed.
• Ensure any repairs noticed during cleaning duties are reported.
• Ensure a timely response to any service shortfalls identified.
• Conduct all necessary daily maintenance on machinery (as trained) and report any issues.
• Carry out additional or special cleans as instructed.
• Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are available in nominated cleaning stores and where necessary requests for replenishments are submitted.
• Attend and complete training as required.
• Use chemicals and equipment as trained.
• Liaise with customers and clients in a professional manner, escalating as required to ensure resolution.
• To always work safely, raising any health and safety risks or hazards.
• Good housekeeping of equipment and consumables and storage areas.
About the role
Who you’ll be:
• Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage
• Good time keeping
• Experience of providing good customer service
• Methodical and meticulous approach to work
• Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed
EMCOR UK benefits
Benefits:
• 20 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.
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