Cleaning Operative
ABM UK
Cleaning Operative
ABM UK
Cleans and maintains UK workplaces and airports
ABM UK · Wallsend, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-17
Workplace: on_site
Department: B&I - London (Lee Fitzgerlad)
LOCATION: Newcastle, NE27 0QJ
SHIFT PATTERN: 20 hours per week, Mon- Fri 1600-2000 0r 0500-0900
PAY RATE: £13.50 per hour
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Your duties will involve cleaning, hoovering, mopping, desk wiping, kitchen, and toilet cleaning. You will empty waste and top up consumables. You must have good attention to detail and high standards of cleaning. You will be responsible for disinfecting areas as per planner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Dusting, wiping, and disinfecting desks and all surfaces
· Scrubbing kitchens and toilets
· Hoovering and mopping floors
· Disinfecting all high touch points
· Detail work i.e. skirtings, sills, fixtures etc
· Following group and company policies and procedures
· 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.
· Any other duties as assigned by your manager to support the team and ensure the smooth operation of the business will be communicated to you
· Experience in a cleaning, janitorial, or maintenance role would be beneficial, though not always essential
· Understanding how to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
· Must be able to follow company policies, cleaning protocols, and safety regulations.
· Ability to report any issues, communicate training needs, and provide feedback to management
· Willingness to take on other duties as assigned, supporting the team in various cleaning and maintenance tasks
· Good attention to detail
· Work to routine schedules
· Ability to work on their own and as a team
· Excellent timekeeping
· Good communication skills
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About ABM:
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
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ABM UK cleans, maintains and secures buildings across the UK and Ireland, including offices, hospitals, data centers, airports and rail stations. Its accessible travel teams guide disabled passengers through airports, while its bus services move passengers and crews around transport hubs. Clients pay under service contracts for on-site operations and engineering work on heating, cooling, electrical systems and electric vehicle chargers. Sensors help teams track building conditions, and the ABM Connect platform combines operating data with service reports for clients. Its UK business dates to 1987 and is headquartered at London Heathrow Airport in Hounslow, as part of US-based ABM Industries.
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