Cleaning Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hi, we are Northern Gas and Power.
Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is a global energy procurement consultant and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global and international organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.
We set up comprehensive strategies for organisations to procure their energy contracts, negotiate contracts with energy suppliers, introduce and operate risk management frameworks; collect, check and analyse invoices, and calculate their GHG emissions and carbon footprints.
Our consultancy is supported by our unique ClearVUE platform that brings together and visualises information from a global energy portfolio down to the last detail - helping our clients work towards their net zero goals and ensuring compliance with climate-related legislation.
What is the job about?
An opportunity to join our Facilities Management team and carry out cleaning duties between the hours of 1pm to 7pm, with flexibility to suit the needs of the business.
You will support the business in the delivery of a clean, hygienic environment and support the Facilities department in the upkeep and good estate management of the infrastructure across a large, modern office space.
What exactly will you do?
- Perform standard cleaning duties as set out in the cleaning specification ensuring a clean and hygienic environment is always delivered, including various surface tasks, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and spot-cleaning carpets of all office areas, kitchen and break out areas.
- Ensure all fixtures and fittings are cleaned, hygienic and free of defect.
- Reporting of infrastructure defects and to ensuring all building infrastructure is of good condition
- Removal of waste streams in all areas and comply with waste policy and procedures
- Support the facilities assistant and team in the correct use of stock and always prevent wastage.
- Demonstrate company values and ensure correct use of all building systems is performance by all users, to act as champion against wastage.
- Ensure compliance with all company operating policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
Experience
· Essential
o Experience working within a cleaning or facilities team.
o Understanding of control of chemicals hazardous to health.
· Desirable
o Manual Handling Awareness
o Working at Height Awareness.
o Customer Care Training.
Personal qualities, aptitudes, and skills
- Consistency - great cleaner makes it their mission to be consistently brilliant week after week and month after month.
- Attentiveness- Attention to detail is key.
- Honesty- If anything were to happen it’s essential that you’re upfront and honest.
- Timekeeping- To be able to clean a very large office in a mannerly time, ensuring nothing is missed.
What's in it for you?
- Salary (£10 per hour)
- 23 days annual leave + public holidays
- Full month of December off.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaning Operative roles across Northern Gas and Power's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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