Technical Cleaning Operative
Sasse Limited · Direct employer
Salary: £17.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours, any 5 days out of 7 (including weekends), start time 7am
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Welcome to Sasse, the Home of a family, a business that thrives on the potential of our people and the success of our teamwork. We are currently recruiting for a Full-time Technical Cleaning Operative for Thames Valley Police. We are looking for candidates with a positive, can-do attitude and a strong ambition to develop and grow within the role.
The Role
As a Technical Cleaning Operative, you will deliver specialist cleaning, decontamination, and sanitisation services across a variety of client locations in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety through a range of technical cleaning activities, including deep cleaning, biohazard and trauma cleaning, infection control, window and high-level cleaning, floor maintenance, and emergency response cleaning. Working in line with company procedures, industry standards, and Health & Safety regulations, you will help ensure safe, compliant, and hygienic environments for clients, staff, and the public while providing a professional and reliable service across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate specialist floor care machinery including buffers, scrubbers, and polishing equipment
- Strip, scrub, buff, seal, and refinish hard surface flooring using appropriate methods and chemicals
- Deep clean and maintain carpets in accordance with BSI PAS 86 standards and approved industry practices
- Carry out window cleaning using reach-and-wash systems and traditional cleaning methods
- Deep clean washroom facilities, including descaling, sanitising, and sterilising surfaces
- Operate high-level dust extraction and cleaning equipment
- Respond promptly to scheduled and emergency cleaning requests, including out-of-hours callouts
- Carry out specialist cleaning, decontamination, sanitisation, and infection control services in environments affected by biological contamination, bodily fluids, hazardous waste, and other high-risk incidents
- Safely identify, handle, and dispose of sharps and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and legislation
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures before and during cleaning activities
- Wear and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) correctly
- Complete job reports and documentation accurately following each assignment
- Maintain cleaning equipment, vehicles, stock levels, and consumables to ensure operational readiness
- Set up and remove safety barriers and signage to protect colleagues, clients, and members of the public
- Adhere to site security procedures, access requirements, and confidentiality standards
- Report hazards, defects, incidents, and equipment faults promptly to management
Essential Requirements
- Flexibility to work varied shifts
- A basic understanding of COSHH and a willingness to learn and follow Health & Safety procedures
- Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team
- Must be willing to have the Level 3 Police Clearance, which will be paid for by the company
- Valid driver's license (category B) and a willingness to travel is essential to this role
Why Join Sasse?
Sasse is a company that prides itself on being at the forefront of technology and recognising the value of people in our organisation. We value our customers and believe that customers and people should be the focus of everything that we do. If that sounds like you, and you want to be part of a fantastic team with uncapped opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Sasse is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels.
Benefits
- Access to company reward & recognition platform
- A company van is provided for work duties only
- Blue Light Discount
- Uniform provided (HMRC rebate applicable)
- Enhanced pay rate for any voluntary call-out (non-contractual)
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme available through salary sacrifice
- Exclusive discount scheme: you and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street and leisure brands
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