Facilities & Hygiene Team Member

Role Responsibility

• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across our offices, welfare facilities, café, changing rooms, washrooms and shared areas.

• Carry out daily cleaning tasks in line with cleaning schedules, ensuring all allocated areas remain clean, safe and ready for use.
• Clean offices, café areas, changing rooms, toilets, showers, corridors, stairways and other communal spaces using approved methods and equipment.
• Replenish laundry, workwear, soap, hand sanitiser, paper towels, toilet tissue and other site consumables, ensuring colleagues have what they need throughout the day.
• Collect and manage waste from designated areas, following site waste segregation procedures and maintaining tidy waste collection points.
• Respond promptly to spills, cleaning issues and requests, carrying out additional cleaning where required to maintain standards.
• Complete cleaning schedules and records accurately, reporting any missed tasks, concerns or issues to the Facilities & Hygiene Supervisor.
• Use cleaning chemicals, equipment and personal protective equipment safely, following COSHH assessments and safe systems of work.
• Report damage, maintenance issues, leaks, pest activity, safety concerns and recurring cleanliness issues to help keep the site operating effectively.
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, welcoming environment and support colleagues across the site by delivering excellent facilities and hygiene standards every day.

The Ideal Candidate

At Bigham's, we take pride in doing things the right way and creating a workplace that is clean, safe and welcoming for everyone. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within cleaning, hygiene, facilities, housekeeping or a similar environment.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic, with pride in maintaining high standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to keeping work areas clean, hygienic and well presented.
• The ability to work independently while also being a reliable and supportive team member.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage a variety of cleaning and replenishment tasks throughout the day.
• A good understanding of hygiene standards and safe working practices.
• The ability to follow cleaning schedules, work instructions and procedures accurately.
• Confidence communicating cleaning requirements, stock shortages and safety concerns to colleagues and supervisors.
• A proactive approach to maintaining standards and responding to cleaning needs as they arise.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to learn, complete training and develop new skills.
• A commitment to living the Bigham's values and contributing positively to the wider team.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within food manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, contract cleaning, warehousing or facilities environments.
• Knowledge of COSHH, safe chemical handling and preventing cross contamination.
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Experience completing cleaning records, schedules or hygiene documentation.
• Awareness of GMP standards or experience working within a regulated environment.

Package Description

This is a role for people who take real pride in their work and enjoy leading by example in a busy, hands-on environment. As a Facilities & Hygiene Team Member, you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards across our offices, welfare facilities and shared spaces.

When you join Charlie Bigham's, you'll receive:

• Competitive pay of £13.52 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern, either 15:00-19:00 or 19:00-23:00 availble
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service
• Free Bigham's meals to take home
• Pension scheme
• Discounts with popular high street retailers
• Access to Medicash and an online GP service
• Life assurance benefit
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen