Cleaning Operative

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# Cleaning Operative > ABM UK · Wallsend, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-17 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** B&I - London (Lee Fitzgerlad) ## Description **LOCATION: Newcastle, NE27 0QJ** **SHIFT PATTERN: 20 hours per week,** Mon- Fri split shift – 0600-0800 and 1400-1600 **PAY RATE: £13.50 per hour** _If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at_ [_recruitment@abm.com_](mailto:recruitment@abm.com)_. We're here to help!_ 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 ## Requirements · 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 ## Benefits We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including: - 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home - Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling - Get Fit Programme - Financial and legal support - Cycle to work scheme - Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: - Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers - Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work - Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our **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. For more information, visit . 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. ## Apply [Apply at ABM UK](https://apply.workable.com/abm-careers/j/5F13E2893A/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)