Cleaner
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Chatham, ME4 4TB |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2068095/149041 |
Summary
At Universities by Sodexo, you will be an essential member of the team working as a Cleaning Operative in University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TB. You will be responsible for the site's overall appearance on a daily basis, providing outstanding cleaning services in order to keep the surroundings safe and hygienic for everyone. Your enthusiasm for what you do influences those around you, making a positive impact. Join Universities by Sodexo, and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you’ll do:
- Ensure complete knowledge of all areas which are to be cleaned in the course of duty
- Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required standards - this to include weekly and periodic tasks.
- Use cleaning chemicals safely as detailed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health guidelines (COSHH)
- Have full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and agents and the use of cleaning equipment as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor only after correct training is given.
- Report any equipment which is faulty, mark as faulty and do not use.
- Replenish consumables including toilet rolls, soaps and paper hand towels
- Clean floors as required using appropriate equipment and chemicals.
- Use buffing machines on required floors
- Empty bins as directed
- Damp-dust all required surfaces including desks, skirting boards, stair-rails, furniture
- Ensure that the safety signage is used appropriate at all times, e.g wet floor signs and “warn” customers where possible.
- Ensure that cleaning stores are kept tidy and equipment stored safely at all times.
- Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings as laid down by client and Sodexo.
What you bring:
- Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of cleaning solutions and their uses
- Customer-facing attitude and excellent team building and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills with the mental agility to ‘think on feet’ and provide convincing practical solutions
- Self motivated and able to work on own initiative within a team environment
- Resilience when dealing with difficult and challenging people and complex situations
- Available to respond to out of normal hours emergency situations
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package Description“A role where the little details make a big difference”
- £12.60 per hour
- 12.5 hours per week
- Working pattern: Monday to Friday (6:00-8:30)
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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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an 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, So Together, 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 here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.