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Cleaning Operative

Job details
Posting date: 12 June 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 July 2025
Location: SW17 0QT
Company: Mitie
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 77168

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Summary

Cleaning Operative



Contract Type: PermanentHours: 09:00 - 17:00

Shift Pattern: Saturday - SundaySalary: £13.15 per hour

Location: St George's University Hospital, Tooting

Job objectives and responsibilities

· To assist with the presentation, service and cleaning of the ward and other hospital areas and equipment to the company, client and guests satisfaction. To enhance the sense of well-being of all patients.



Main duties

· To ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the unit at all times as is reasonably practical

· To prepare the service areas with the necessary service equipment

· To ensure that the service is as required as per ward SLA requirement and where required recorded

· To provide exceptional service to the patients

· To perform general and specific cleaning duties in accordance with the cleaning schedules.

· To maintain high standards of personal hygiene practices as laid out in your Health and Safety manual.

· To carry out duties in any department as required and carryout cleaning associated with that area.

· To assist other local units for personal development or at times of staff shortage when required.

· To report any complaint, compliment or incident of accident, near miss, fire, theft, loss, damage or other irregularity to the Patient meal supervisors or to the Patient Meal Catering Manager.

· To attend all mandatory meetings and training courses as required for the betterment of the operation and personal development

· To comply with all MITIE Policies and Procedures laid down in the MITIE Catering's operations manual and MITIE Employee Handbooks.

· To be aware of and adhere to legal and Company regulations relating to the following areas; Health & Safety, HACCP, Food Hygiene, Sales of goods/trades description, Employment law, fire regulations, HR procedures, training guidelines & procedures.

· To set the example by being professional at all times

· To maintain and ensure teamwork and good ethics with your colleagues & supervisors.

· To wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required when carrying out specific duties in accordance with the MITIE Health and Safety Manual. Set an example by being professional at all times

· Correct all unsafe conditions immediately



Person Specification

· A strong communicator, who can easily interact with customers and team members

· Enthusiasm to learn and be actively engaged in their job

· Diligent

· Good time keeper, punctual

· A team player

· Committed

· Someone who possess good organisational skills



Working within the Mitie values and behaviours

People Mitie is a people business. It's our people, and their drive to do their jobs to the best of their ability that makes us different.

Trustworthy -

We do what we say we will

How we behave…

· We treat all colleagues with respect

· We challenge people when they don't do the right thing

· We welcome advice from anyone that might improve what we do

· We are open and honest

· We think safety and always follow rules for safe working

Helpful -

We go out of our way to make a difference

How we behave…

· We work with each other to achieve the best for clients and for Mitie

· We share information to help colleagues succeed

· We build great relationships

· Our first response to requests will always be positive

· We look out for each other, never walking by unsafe actions or situations

Inspiring -

We help others to be the best they can be

How we behave…

· We support and encourage each other to develop

· We lead by example

· We set clear expectations

· We listen to and learn from others

· We learn from mistakes and incidents to prevent recurrence

Passion Take our people, add their passion, and you get something really special.

Spirited -

We give it everything we've got

How we behave…

· We do good things for each other, the environment and the community

· We appreciate diversity and encourage it

· We demonstrate team spirit

· We are committed to doing things better and setting new standards in all that we do

· We take pride in what we do and have fun doing it

· We celebrate success and say thank you

Fresh thinking We want our people to find inspiration from skill development and career progression, and enjoy respect and recognition for a job well done.

Pioneering -

We do things that excite and amaze

How we behave…

· We bring new ideas to the way we do things

· We are willing to try new things

· We encourage and support innovation

· We consider things from other peoples' points of view

· We embrace new thinking and technologies

· We build health & safety into everything we do



Health and Safety responsibilities

· Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times;

· Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment;

· Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received;

· Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system;



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