Location : Berkshire / Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire (RG2 0TD)Salary : £17.00 per hourHours : 40 hours, any 5 days out of 7 (including weekends), start time 7amContract : 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 ResponsibilitiesOperate specialist floor care machinery including buffers, scrubbers, and polishing equipmentStrip, scrub, buff, seal, and refinish hard surface flooring using appropriate methods and chemicalsDeep clean and maintain carpets in accordance with BSI PAS 86 standards and approved industry practicesCarry out window cleaning using reach-and-wash systems and traditional cleaning methodsDeep clean washroom facilities, including descaling, sanitising, and sterilising surfacesOperate high-level dust extraction and cleaning equipmentRespond promptly to scheduled and emergency cleaning requests, including out-of-hours calloutsCarry out specialist cleaning, decontamination, sanitisation, and infection control services in environments affected by biological contamination, bodily fluids, hazardous waste, and other high-risk incidentsSafely identify, handle, and dispose of sharps and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and legislationConduct dynamic risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures before and during cleaning activitiesWear and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) correctlyComplete job reports and documentation accurately following each assignmentMaintain cleaning equipment, vehicles, stock levels, and consumables to ensure operational readinessSet up and remove safety barriers and signage to protect colleagues, clients, and members of the publicAdhere to site security procedures, access requirements, and confidentiality standardsReport hazards, defects, incidents, and equipment faults promptly to management
Essential RequirementsFlexibility to work varied shiftsA basic understanding of COSHH and a willingness to learn and follow Health & Safety proceduresAbility to operate industrial cleaning equipmentAttention to detail and ability to work independently or in a teamMust be willing to have the Level 3 Police Clearance, which will be paid for by the companyValid 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.
BenefitsAccess to company reward & recognition platformA company van is provided for work duties onlyBlue Light DiscountUniform provided (HMRC rebate applicable)Enhanced pay rate for any voluntary call-out (non-contractual)Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancementPositive and supportive work environmentCompany Pension SchemeCycle-to-work scheme available through salary sacrificeExclusive discount scheme: you and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street and leisure brandsYou may have experience in the following: Cleaning Operative, Cleaner, Technical Cleaner, Industrial Cleaner, Specialist Cleaner, Biohazard Cleaner, Trauma Cleaner, Deep Cleaning Operative, Facilities Cleaner, Contract Cleaner, Window Cleaner, Floor Care Operative etcTPBN1_UKTJ…