At Serco, we take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment for those in our care. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning Operative to join our dedicated team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre.
Location: Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, Perimeter Road, West Sussex, RH6 0PQHours: Full-time (38.5 hrs per week)Salary: £24,366.78 + Company Benefits

Gatwick IRCs comprise Brook House and Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centres. Gatwick Pre-Departure Accommodation (PDA) is a small, discreet facility annexed to Tinsley House that provides short-stay accommodation and support to families with children under 18 years of age. Serco manages and delivers operations at both centres on behalf of the Home Office.
By joining our Cleaning Services team, you'll be responsible for ensuring that all assigned areas are cleaned to the highest standard using the provided equipment. You will also keep schedules updated, maintain records of tools, and carry out any other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager or Senior Engineer.

Your Responsibilities

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Maintain cleaning stock within designated areas.

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Comply with Health & Safety Cleaning Procedures.

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Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, and wet vac machines.

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Clean all assigned areas according to the Cleaning Schedule.

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Complete additional duties as directed by the Facilities Manager or Senior Engineer.

Previous cleaning experience is essential.

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A Basic Health & Safety qualification.

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Ability to operate cleaning equipment.

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Strong communication skills to interact effectively at all levels.

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A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to self-motivate and prioritize workload.

Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office. You must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history for vetting and referencing., Disability Confident
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A place you can make an impact: Gatwick IRC is focused on decency and respect in all aspects of care for residents, which is delivered at a critical time in their lives., About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.