Cleaning Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join us here at Bournemouth and Poole College as an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Cleaning Operative to join the team where you will receive a competitive salary of £9.74 per hour. You will join us on a 35 hours per week, permanent basis.
We are a subsidiary of Bournemouth & Poole College providing cleaning services to the College sites in both Poole and Bournemouth. SEFM are committed to maintaining the cleanliness of the college premises for the benefit of students, staff and visitors.
Organisation Southern Education Facilities Management Contract Type Permanent Employment Basis Full time Contracted working hours 35 hours per week Location based in Poole with travel across all locations Salary £9.74 per hour Closing date 24/02/2023About the role:
As the Cleaning Operative you will be required to maintain the cleanliness of the College premises for the benefit of students, staff and visitors. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable adaptable individual to join our Cleaning team working at our Lansdowne site.
Responsibilities as our Cleaning Operative will include:
- General cleaning duties including – cleaning of offices, classrooms, entrances, walkways, kitchens, toilets and washrooms and waste removal
- Weekly deep cleaning of areas
- Machine operating – Carpet cleaning, window cleaning and cleaning of hard floors
As our Cleaning Operative, you’ll ideally have:
- Previous Cleaning experience
- Punctuality
- Self-motivation
- The ability to follow a work schedule and carry out your tasks independently
- A keen eye for detail
Benefits:
As a member of SEFM staff you can expect to receive a market rate salary and excellent benefits including:
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the College (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- up to 5 days leave during the Christmas closure period
- Free parking at college sites (where spaces are available)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College and SEFM
- Enrolment into the NEST pension scheme
- Uniform
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Cleaning Operative role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!
SEFM Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this Role.
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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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaning Operative roles across Bournemouth & Poole College'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 Colleges & Universities.
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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