Cleaners

Cleaner

Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre

Permanent, Full Time & Part Time - A variety of opportunities are available, including full-time (38.5 hours, £24,366.78 pa) with flexible hours, or part-time options

Cleaning experience? Tick. Good communication? Tick. Sound like you? Then read on!

Here at Serco, we have opportunities for Cleaners to join our close-knit team working at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre on the perimeter of Gatwick Airport.

By joining us in Cleaning Services, you’ll work as part of a team ensuring that all areas assigned are cleaned to the highest standard, keeping schedules updated, maintaining records of tools and carrying out any other duties as needed.

You’ll be self-motivated, with a flexible and proactive approach. You’ll use your initiative to prioritise duties such as:

• Maintaining cleaning stock
• Complying with Health and Safety cleaning procedures
• Cleaning all areas assigned to the Cleaning Schedule

About you

Previous experience is required. Though not essential, we're particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience operating vacuum cleaners, buffers and wet vac machines, and who have great communication skills. 

Please note these vacancies are subject to five-year history check, vetting and referencing. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.

Why Serco?

A place you can make an impact: We’re focused on decency and respect in all aspects of our care for residents. You’ll help create a clean and comfortable environment, during a critical time in their lives.

A place you can count on: Our diverse UK-wide operations offer fantastic opportunities to learn and progress. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways, with plenty of room to grow.

A place for you: As well as caring for residents, we also care for and support one another. When you join Serco, you join a community of 50,000 people. We’re a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed with ongoing support and a flexible approach to work-life.

What we offer 

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities including training and internal opportunities.

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

About Serco

As a fast-growing and successful global company, our services span across the areas of justice, immigration, defence, space, citizen services, health, and transport. Join us and be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders that will help you achieve your goals. You’ll enjoy the job security that comes with working at a business with long-term, government-backed contracts, and be part of a team that champions internal progression.

Our inclusive recruitment process: We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, championing fair access to employment and equal opportunities for all. As such we’re open to flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments from interview through to employment.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader, committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

Sometimes we receive a high volume of applications, which may lead us to close the application period early. To ensure you don’t miss out, please apply as soon as possible.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today