Cleaning and Waste Operative

Job Overview

Role: Cleaning and Waste Operative

Contract: Fixed term

Hours: 11 hours or 38.5 hours week

Shift Pattern: 7 am to 7 pm, 4 on / 4 off

Salary: £12.85 / hour

In your new role as a Cleaning and Waste Operative you will work within a warehouse environment as part of our cleaning and waste team. Your duties will include general cleaning and tidying of all areas within the warehouse, including washrooms and canteens.

You will use appropriate cleaning equipment, materials and cleaning products, and ensure all equipment is kept clean, well‑maintained and in safe working order.

You will need to react quickly to client call‑outs and comply with all Health & Safety legislation and policies (all training will be provided). You will manage waste disposal.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and tidying of the warehouse, washrooms and canteens.
• Use cleaning equipment, materials and products safely.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Respond to client call‑outs promptly.
• Follow Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Manage waste disposal.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Holiday entitlement
• Pension contributions
• Discounts to over 850 high‑street retailers
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Access to Save As You Earn scheme and share incentive plan
• Free virtual GP service
• Free hot and cold drinks

Additional benefits include:

• Virtual GP available for you and household members
• Financial wellbeing assistance via Salary Finance scheme (access 50% of earned pay before payday)
• Flexible benefits platform “Choices” to customise benefits such as dental, dining, coffee clubs, technology products, etc.
• MiDeals platform for high‑street discounts
• Life cover (greater of your annual salary or £10,000)
• Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and Mitie Matching Share Plan
• Mitie Stars programme and Employee of the Month – cash prizes up to £10,000
• Career progression opportunities via diverse training and development resources

Qualifications & Requirements

We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and hardworking individual to join our team. Ideal candidates will be flexible, comfortable working as part of a team, and eager to learn.

• No previous experience required – full training will be provided.
• Basic Disclosure Check and drug/alcohol screening will be required.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (e.g., dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility or hearing condition) and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

About Mitie

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving household names in banking, critical government sites, hospitals, and schools.

Join Our Team

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

Apply now and become part of a company that values your contributions.