Mobile PPM Cleaner

At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.

We're looking for a Mobile PPM Cleaner who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to cleaning schedules.

Job title: Mobile PPM Cleaner
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Type of employment: Full Time
Rate of Pay: £ 13.80 per hour
Location: Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, England ST18 0YY

Job Description

Mobile PPM Cleaning Operative

Job Title

Mobile Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Cleaning Operative

Reports To

Soft Services Manager / Operations Manager

Location

Mobile role covering multiple client sites within the designated region.

Hours of Work

Flexible working pattern to meet operational requirements, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional night shifts.

Job Purpose

The Mobile PPM Cleaner is responsible for delivering specialist periodic and deep cleaning services across a portfolio of client sites. The role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) cleaning tasks to ensure facilities remain clean, hygienic, safe, and presented to the highest standards.

The operative will travel between sites using a company-provided vehicle and will be required to operate specialist cleaning equipment and machinery while maintaining high standards of health and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Deep Cleaning Services

• Undertake periodic deep cleaning of carpeted areas using extraction, encapsulation, and other specialist carpet cleaning methods.
• Carry out machine scrubbing, rotary buffing, burnishing, stripping, sealing, and polishing of hard floor surfaces.
• Complete deep cleaning of washrooms, changing facilities, and shower areas.
• Perform intensive cleaning of kitchen and catering environments, including high-level dusting and degreasing.
• Deep clean soft furnishings including chairs, upholstery, partitions, and fabric surfaces.
• Complete internal cleaning tasks as specified within PPM schedules.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

• Deliver cleaning activities in accordance with scheduled PPM programmes.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within agreed timeframes and service level agreements.
• Record and report completed works via company systems and documentation.
• Identify areas requiring additional attention and report recommendations to management.

Equipment & Vehicle Management

• Safely operate specialist cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Conduct routine checks of cleaning equipment and report defects promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the company vehicle.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals, consumables, and equipment are adequately stocked within the vehicle.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all Health & Safety policies, COSHH regulations, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards, and maintenance issues.
• Ensure safe use, storage, and transportation of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Customer Service

• Represent the company professionally at all times.
• Establish positive working relationships with clients and site personnel.
• Respond courteously to client requests and escalate issues where necessary.
• Maintain high standards of conduct, appearance, and communication.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in commercial deep cleaning or specialist cleaning services.
• Experience operating floor cleaning machinery.
• Knowledge of carpet cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to travel between sites and work varied shifts.

Desirable Criteria

• IOSH Working Safely qualification.
• Experience working within commercial or public sector environments.

Company Benefits

• Company vehicle provided for business use.
• Company mobile phone provided.
• Specialist cleaning equipment supplied.
• Company uniform and PPE provided.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Career progression opportunities within the business.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of scheduled PPM tasks within agreed timescales.
• Achievement of quality audit targets.
• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Client satisfaction scores and feedback.
• Effective care and maintenance of company vehicle and equipment.
• Accurate completion of documentation and reporting.

Typical Equipment Used

• Carpet extraction machines
• Rotary floor machines
• Scrubber dryers
• Burnishers and polishers
• Wet and dry vacuum cleaners
• Steam cleaning equipment
• Pressure washers
• Specialist upholstery cleaning equipment

This role is ideal for an experienced cleaning operative who enjoys working independently, travelling between sites, and delivering specialist deep cleaning services to a consistently high standard.