Cleaning Operative

Role overview

This is a permanent, full-time cleaning position offering 39 hours per week. The salary is £27,277 per year (FTE). The post is field-based and involves mobile cleaning work across Merseyside and the wider North West area, covering Regenda properties and sites.

You will be working with a small, close-knit team of operatives, making this a good fit for someone who enjoys collaborative work and wants to build or develop experience in this area.

What you’ll be doing

• Following and keeping the cleaning rota on track.
• Carrying out gutter and bin cleaning tasks.
• Responding to customer and client requests as needed.
• Managing stock levels by placing orders and monitoring supplies.
• Keeping clear communication with office colleagues, managers, customers and other internal teams.
• Taking part in training and briefing sessions focused on health and safety and related procedures.
• Supporting the wider aim of becoming the preferred contractor by delivering strong service to customers and working well with partners.
• Working in line with the Group’s health and safety policies at all times.

What the role needs

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience of providing cleaning services in line with client expectations is important.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed for dealing with queries and liaising with office staff and managers.
• You should understand relevant health and safety standards and considerations.
• The role calls for an organised, methodical approach to prioritising work so deadlines are met.
• You must be dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Working arrangements

This is a permanent role based on site, with mobile work across Merseyside and the North West.

Proposed interview date: to be confirmed.

About the employer

M&Y Maintenance and Construction delivers responsive repairs, planned works, renewables, facilities management and new build services for clients across the North West. The business has grown over more than 40 years from a small family-run operation into a multimillion-pound company with more than 200 permanent employees. It is part of The Regenda Group, which works across housing and construction, care and support, and education, training and careers.

How to apply

Applicants are expected to apply directly through the Regenda website with a CV and a short covering letter explaining why they are a strong match for the role. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Benefits and rewards

• Flexible working options are available.
• 27 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year after 3, 5 and 7 years of service, plus 8 bank holidays.
• 6 extra days for volunteering.
• Support scheme for long-term and serious illness.
• Employer pension contribution of up to 9% on a matched basis.
• £250 yearly Live and Learn allowance for developing a new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Interest-free loans for tools, computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

Additional information

The organisation is accredited by Best Companies for world-class staff engagement and has been recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the North West. The company welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and especially encourages applications from disabled, minority ethnic, LGBT and female candidates, who are currently under-represented within the organisation. The vacancy may be closed early if enough suitable applications are received.