Job Description

About The Role

Job Title: Site Cleaning Operative

DIVISION:

Building North

LOCATION:

York, England

CONTRACT TYPE:

Fixed Term Contract

REPORTING TO:

Site Manager

BENEFITS:

Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday (pro rata) + more

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Operative to maintain high standards on our busy construction site. You will ensure that site offices and welfare units are thoroughly cleaned and kept neat and tidy.



The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision, and use their own initiative. A solid understanding of health and safety requirements and previous practical experience in a cleaning role are essential.

Overview of Duties:

Maintain cleanliness of site offices and welfare units by vacuuming, mopping, wiping, polishing and the like of all surfaces. Ensure litter and waste is removed and disposed of correctly at the designated collection points. Clean all sanitary facilities. Replenish supplies such as toilet rolls, soap, hand towels and the like. Report in good tome to site management that supplies are running low. Adhere to health and safety guidelines Use and care for any cleaning equipment issued in an appropriate and safe manner Report any maintenance or repair issues Complete any necessary paperwork



This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Site Cleaning Operative and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Technical Competencies

Essential

Previous experience in a similar Cleaning Operative role Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to cleaning appliances and products Knowledge of a construction environment CSCS card Demonstrate an ability to work on own initiative. Demonstrate strong communication skills Desirable UK Driving Licence

Desirable Behavioural Competencies

Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches. Has a strong attention to detail with consistently accurate results. Ability to work under pressure to conform to deadlines.

Effective Communication Skills: Good communication and organisational skills. Able to adapt communication to audience (staff and professional and non-professional personnel), and to develop, maintain and manage relationships with Management Team members and Clients alike

Problem Solving: Looks objectively at each situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Seek advice when necessary.

Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations.

Outlook: Self-motivated and enthusiastic with an outgoing friendly manner, an effective team worker with flexible approach to working environment and has the ability to work on own initiative and integrate with a wider team when necessary.

Our Commitment:

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.



If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:



Email: hr-jgc.resourcing@graham.co.uk Phone: 07384 916355



As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:



Email: louise.hunter@graham.co.uk Phone: 07384 916355



We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.



A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.



GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.