Cleaning Operative
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.53 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, WC2N 5HS |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/736016/154368 |
Summary
A new dynamic team of cleaners is being established to provide rapid response across the UCL campus.
What you’ll do:
- You will be part of a new team which will respond to emergency cleaning needs across the UCL campus.
- As part of this you will need to be able to move across the UCL campus to cover needs as they arise.
- You will need to have a strong customer focus and be able to communicate and work effectively as part of the new dynamic team.
- Be adaptable and responsive to urgent cleaning needs.
- Work proactively to provide high levels of cleaning standards across a range of different unplanned circumstances.
- Be focused on ensuring the health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and all of the UCL community.
What we offer:
- £14.53 per hour (payment of 30 weeks pay and annual leave entitlement in equal payments across the year)
- Enhanced special leave in line with UCL entitlements
- Option of access to an enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave above statutory entitlements
- A supportive team environment with training provided and the ability to work in one the most recognised Universities in the world in the heart of London.
What We’re Looking For
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to health & safety and a “Zero Harm” mindset.
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”
- Pay Rate: £14.53 per hour
- Vacancies: 2 full time positions of 35 hours (8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday) and one part time role 12pm – 4pm, Monday to Friday).
This is a term time role – 30 weeks per year plus enhanced annual leave of 5.6 weeks.
Location: University College London (UCL)
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About The Company
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.