Cleaning Operative
ABM UK
Cleaning Operative
ABM UK
Cleans and maintains UK workplaces and airports
ABM UK · Cardiff, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11
Workplace: on_site
Department: B&I - North & West & East England/West & East Midlands
LOCATION: Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 2 off, 40 hours per week
PAY RATE: £13.45 per hour
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ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
As an ABM cleaning/waste operative your role will be to deliver cleaning services to client facilities in and around the building to a high standard. As an external shopping centre this role is indoors and outdoors throughout the day. This position is essential for supporting our tailored facility solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of our client, promoting a sustainable environment while providing opportunities for personal and professional growth withing our company.
Mermaid Quay is an external centre and will entail working outdoors on the mall.
Conduct regular waste collection and disposal duties throughout the shopping centre.
Monitor waste levels in bins and initiate timely collections to prevent overflow.
Ensure that waste management areas are kept tidy and always organised.
Collaborate with other team members to implement best practices in the waste management.
Report any maintenance issues with waste bins or collections to management.
Adhere to health and safety regulations while handling waste materials in the centre.
Conduct regular litter picks and general cleaning of the external aspect of Mermaid Quay.
Overnight pressure washing of paving.
Use of cleaning machines internally and externally.
Assist team leaders/supervisors when needed to ensure optimum service to clients
Perform additional duties as needed, within reason
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in waste management or similar role preferred.
Strong understanding of waste disposal and recycling practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
Strong communication skills to interact with management, tenants and members of the public.
Physical fitness and ability to carry out manual handling tasks related to waste handling.
Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, overnight and cover holidays.
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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 are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
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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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