Cleaning Operative - Southampton
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Cleaning Operative to join the team here at Red Funnel. This is a seasonal fixed term role to work through our peak trading period with an end date of October 31st 2023, duties will be based mainly on the ferries but may cover shifts in our Terminals too.
Working as part of the team you will be tasked with maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness: your role is primarily to keep locations looking in tip top condition. You will have an eye for detail, can-do attitude and be used to working in public locations where customer interaction is inevitable. Above all your positive attitude will shine through.
In brief, duties include but are not limited to:
* General cleaning
* Vacuuming
* Washing & polishing surfaces
* Toilet cleaning & emptying public area bins
This role will primarily work on a rotating shift pattern of two days on, two days off, covering all seven days of the week. The role may include late finishes and early starts and has an element of lone working. For training purposes the initial shift patterns will be based out of Southampton.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £10.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: VAC2612
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaning Operative - Southampton roles across Red Funnel Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Travel Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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