Mobile Cleaning Operative

About the company

Bristol Waste Company plays an important role in keeping Bristol and the wider area clean and safe for residents, workers, visitors, and local businesses. Its work supports the city’s sustainability objectives in partnership with the council. The organisation also continues to expand its commercial services for businesses and organisations across the region, with a strong focus on delivering good-quality services that offer value for money and create significant social value each year.

The business is looking for people who share its values and are keen to help move the organisation forward.

Role summary

As a Mobile Cleaning Operative, you will help maintain safe, hygienic, and presentable environments across different locations in Bristol. The role requires a strong sense of pride in your work, a sharp eye for detail, clear spoken communication, and the ability to work effectively on your own as well as with others. A DBS check and a driving licence may be needed for this position.

Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week, worked on any 5 days out of 7
Location: Various sites across Bristol; a company van is provided

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning and related domestic tasks to keep areas safe, clean, and hygienic.
• Perform cleaning at different heights, including both low-level and high-level areas where required.
• Complete industrial cleaning tasks when needed.
• Use cleaning tools and methods such as mopping, vacuuming, and chemical cleaning solutions.

What you need

• Prior cleaning experience is helpful, although full training can be given to the right person.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• A demonstrated commitment to safe working practices and compliance with legal requirements.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 5%.
• Mental health support through a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme covering mental health, financial, and family matters, plus access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Physical wellbeing support including a BUPA Health Cash Plan paid for by the company, a Cycle to Work scheme, and access to an onsite physiotherapist.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Learning and development support, including internal progression and programmes such as in-house driver development.
• Recognition through the Stand Out Award and long service awards.
• Flexible working culture where possible, including openness to part-time arrangements, job sharing, and varied hours.
• Free access to the Reward Gateway discount platform with savings at more than 900 retailers.

Additional information

A full job description can be provided on request.

Equal opportunity statement

Bristol Waste Company describes itself as an inclusive organisation and considers all applications fairly and equally. Applications are welcomed from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions or beliefs, and neurodivergent individuals.

Application notes

• Apply before 23:59 on the closing date, and as early as possible because the vacancy may close sooner if a high number of strong applications is received.
• Late applications cannot be accepted, and the employer is unable to respond to every applicant.
• If you do not hear back within three weeks after the closing date, it means you have not been shortlisted for interview this time.

Contact

For questions about the role, your application, or reasonable adjustments, contact the People Services team at [email protected] or call 0117 440 6676.