ROLE: Fulltime Cleaning Operative
HOURS: 35 hours per week
LOCATION: Oxford, OX5 1RE
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Cleaning Operative who will provide a comprehensive cleaning service across the Centre while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in a secure environment.
- To provide a comprehensive cleaning service in designated areas to meet the standards identified in the cleaning schedule.
- Clean all areas, including toilets, showers, fixtures and fittings, to ensure cleanliness standards and a hygienic environment are maintained.
- Operate in a safe manner, ensuring compliance with COSHH regulations and Mitie standards.
- Maintain cleaning equipment so that it remains serviceable and ready to use, ensuring no time delay in achieving required standards.
- Use, handle, transport and store equipment and materials securely and correctly at all times to ensure a safe and secure environment.
- Identify and report any areas requiring repair or maintenance so that corrective action can be taken.
- Notify relevant staff of stock levels so that the availability of cleaning materials is maintained.
- Work within a Detention setting.
- On occasion, undertake the cleaning of body fluids (blood, urine and faeces).
Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.
- Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage.
- Ability to work safely and in compliance with COSHH and Mitie standards.
- Comfortable working within a Detention environment.
- The opportunity to work within the UK's first all‑electric Immigration Removal Centre.
- A supportive environment with the ability to develop skills and experience.
- Being part of a team helping to deliver the highest standards while embedding social value at the heart of operations.
