Cleaner Uttoxeter
Job description
HMP Dovegate Full time, 40 hours £22,000 Per annum Here at Serco we are looking for a Cleaning Operative to join our team at HMP Dovegate a category B male establishment prison based on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border near Uttoxeter. The operational capacity is for 1100 prisoners and it takes a whole team of people to keep the facility safe, secure and in proper clean working order. Key Purpose: Clean all areas that are assigned to the Cleaning Schedule. Must be able to operate equipment i.e. vacuums, buffers and wet vac machines. Maintain cleaning stock within designated areas. Comply with Health & Safety Cleaning Procedures. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Director/Head of Facilities Key Accountabilities: Ability to self-motivate. Ability to use own initiative and to work to tight timescales. Ability to prioritise workload, working in a logical and methodical manner. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both in writing and orally. Work as part of a team. Essential qualifications & Additional/special features of the role: Flexible and proactive with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement to working approach. Good interpersonal skills. To ensure that various schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required. To carry out other duties that may be delegated to them, but which fall within their ability, experience and training. To operate machine tools safely and according to their training. To carry out all duties assigned to them in a safe manner, observing all statutory regulations and the local regulations. To maintain records of tools and report this as required. British Institute of Cleaning Services (BICS) desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Basic Health & Safety qualification. Previous experience essential. Additional/special features of the role: The role is a key supporting function in the challenging environment of a secure establishment Staff at Serco are required to: Identify health, safety and environmental hazards within their working environment and understand how such concerns must be reported and dealt with. All incidents must be immediately reported to the appropriate delegate or manager as incidents, hazards, impacts, risks or activities are witnessed or perceived. Understand and meet where appropriate any legally binding health and safety regulations relevant to the working environment. Take an active interest in their own development, understanding and implementation of relevant, necessary or desired practices established by Serco or any legal party relevant to Serco. Identify areas where we need to make improvements and prevent further problems. Equal Employment Opportunities All employees are required to be aware of and demonstrate a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities and cultural sensitivities in the workplace. Professionalism At all times maintain professional boundaries and adhere to the Serco Code of Conduct and local policies and procedures. Demonstrate alignment to Serco Governing Principles acting as a role model to colleagues, managers, visitors and stakeholders Why Serco: Meaningful and vital work - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives A world of opportunity - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team. who believe passionately in the value of our work. What we offer Up to 6% contributory pension scheme A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships. Interesting and enjoyable work Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Apply Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
