Cleaning Operative

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and looking to make a difference in the cleanliness and hygiene of commercial and operational settings? We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our team, ensuring our premises are spotless and welcoming.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking cleaner to join our team, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, from 08:30 to 14:30. You’ll be helping to keep our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who works here.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Carrying out routine cleaning tasks to keep all areas spotless

Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors

Cleaning and sanitising toilets, locker rooms, and showers, making sure they’re stocked and well-maintained

Dusting surfaces, emptying bins, and keeping things neat and tidy

Replenishing cleaning supplies when needed

Keeping communal areas like lobbies and gatehouses clean and presentable
About you

You don’t need loads of experience, just a great attitude and a willingness to learn. If you’ve worked in cleaning before, that’s a bonus, but we’ll give you all the training you need. You’ll need to be someone who’s happy working independently, but also enjoys being part of a team. Good communication skills, a bit of flexibility, and a full UK driving licence are essential. Most importantly, you take pride in doing a great job and keeping things running smoothly.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips

Full employee assistance programme including: Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.

Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers

Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.

Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you