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Specialist Cleaning Services Operative
Company
Bayleaf Facilities Management Ltd
Location
London
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Bayleaf FM is looking for a hands-on Specialist Cleaning Operative to join a small, high-performing team delivering premium specialist cleaning services to our clients. This is a great opportunity for an experienced specialist cleaner ready to step up into a supervisory, client-facing role.
About the Role
You will be responsible for planning and delivering specialist cleaning jobs to an exceptional standard, ensuring client satisfaction on every visit. You will supervise a team of two, act as the main point of contact on site, and make sure each job is completed safely, efficiently and signed off by the client.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out specialist cleaning including carpet cleaning, hard floor cleaning, window cleaning (internal and external), high-level dusting and deep cleans.
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, following company procedures and site-specific risk assessments.
• Organise equipment, materials and vehicle loading to ensure jobs are delivered on time and to scope.
• Work flexibly across days, nights and weekends, with advance notice for scheduling.
Skills and Experience
• Proven experience in specialist cleaning, must include:
• Carpet cleaning
• Hard floor cleaning
• Internal and external window cleaning
• High-level dusting
• Deep cleaning
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Confident communicating with clients.
Requirements
• Full, valid UK driving licence (essential).
• Willing and able to work days, nights and weekends as required, with notice given in advance.
• Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
• Ongoing training in specialist cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to grow your supervisory experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
• Are you willing to commit to work days or nights or weekends when required (with sufficient notice given)
• Do you have experience in Specialist Cleaning Services Experience, ideally including:
Carpet cleaning
Hard floor cleaning
Internal and external window cleaning
High-level dusting
Deep cleaning
Licence/Certification:
• Drivers license (required)
Work Location: On the road
About the Role
You will be responsible for planning and delivering specialist cleaning jobs to an exceptional standard, ensuring client satisfaction on every visit. You will supervise a team of two, act as the main point of contact on site, and make sure each job is completed safely, efficiently and signed off by the client.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out specialist cleaning including carpet cleaning, hard floor cleaning, window cleaning (internal and external), high-level dusting and deep cleans.
• Ensure all work is delivered safely, following company procedures and site-specific risk assessments.
• Organise equipment, materials and vehicle loading to ensure jobs are delivered on time and to scope.
• Work flexibly across days, nights and weekends, with advance notice for scheduling.
Skills and Experience
• Proven experience in specialist cleaning, must include:
• Carpet cleaning
• Hard floor cleaning
• Internal and external window cleaning
• High-level dusting
• Deep cleaning
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Confident communicating with clients.
Requirements
• Full, valid UK driving licence (essential).
• Willing and able to work days, nights and weekends as required, with notice given in advance.
• Right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
• Ongoing training in specialist cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to grow your supervisory experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
• Are you willing to commit to work days or nights or weekends when required (with sufficient notice given)
• Do you have experience in Specialist Cleaning Services Experience, ideally including:
Carpet cleaning
Hard floor cleaning
Internal and external window cleaning
High-level dusting
Deep cleaning
Licence/Certification:
• Drivers license (required)
Work Location: On the road
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