About the Role
Join the team helping to maintain one of London's newest and most exciting destinations. Anchor Group Services is recruiting Cleaning Operatives for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at the heart of Elephant & Castle. This role is a unique opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisation from day one, helping to establish standards, culture and service excellence across a brand-new development. As a Relief Cleaning Operative, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment whilst delivering exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
- Provide flexible cover during periods of holiday, sickness and absence, ensuring service standards are maintained at all times.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across residential, retail, and public areas.
- Carry out routine, deep cleaning tasks, responding promptly to spillages, hazards, and cleanliness issues to ensure a safe environment for all site users.
- Support waste management and recycling initiatives, including the collection and disposal of waste in line with site procedures.
- Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively, ensuring all equipment and cleaning materials are maintained in a clean and organised condition.
- Complete cleaning schedules, inspections, and required documentation, reporting defects, maintenance issues, and health & safety concerns as necessary.
- Support the preparation and presentation of the development during events, peak periods, and other operational activities.
- Provide a professional and customer friendly service to residents, visitors, retailers, and colleagues, helping to create a welcoming environment.
- Work collaboratively with Security, Maintenance, and Management teams while complying with Health & Safety, COSHH, and all site procedures.
Requirements
- Previous cleaning experience within commercial, residential, retail or facilities environments.
- Flexible to provide shift cover as and when required.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
- Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities within the workplace.
Skills
- Customer service
- Health & Safety
- COSHH
Location
- The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London
Work Type
- Zero Hours
- Full-time
- Part-time
Salary/Compensations
- £14.80 per hour
Benefits
- Access to a range of nationally recognised courses via the Anchor Academy.
- Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment).
- Stream – access to pay as you earn it.
- Cycle to Work Scheme Available.
- Full uniform provided.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling.
- Hospital Saturday Fund.
- Reward and Recognition Awards.
- Opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisation project from day one.
About the Company
- Anchor Group Services is recruiting Cleaning Operatives for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at the heart of Elephant & Castle. Bringing together retail, residential and public spaces, The Elephant is set to become a vibrant destination where residents, visitors, retailers and communities come together.
