Cleaning Operative

Role overview

Serco is looking for a Cleaning Operative to help keep Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre clean, safe, and well maintained. The site includes Brook House and Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centres, plus Gatwick Pre-Departure Accommodation, a discreet annex to Tinsley House that supports families with children under 18. Serco runs these operations on behalf of the Home Office.

Working hours and pay

This is a full-time position of 38.5 hours per week. The salary is £25,866.78 per year.

What you will do

You will be responsible for cleaning assigned areas to a high standard using the equipment provided, keeping cleaning schedules up to date, maintaining records for tools and equipment, and supporting the facilities team with any other tasks assigned by the Facilities Manager or Senior Engineer.

Main duties

• Keep cleaning supplies stocked in the designated areas.
• Follow all health and safety rules related to cleaning.
• Use cleaning machinery such as vacuums, floor buffers, and wet vacuum machines.
• Clean all allocated areas in line with the cleaning schedule.
• Take on other tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager or Senior Engineer.

Requirements

• Prior experience in cleaning is required.
• A basic qualification in health and safety is needed.
• Confidence in using cleaning equipment is essential.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels are important.
• You should be flexible, proactive, self-motivated, and able to prioritise your workload.

Security and vetting

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment offers depend on security clearance and Home Office approval. You must be able to provide a five-year checkable work and reference history for vetting purposes.

Why join Serco

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in a setting where decency and respect matter to residents. Serco also provides opportunities to learn and develop across its UK operations, with support from a motivated team and ongoing training.

Benefits

Serco offers a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme of up to 6%, a benefits package with discounts on cinema, Merlin entertainment, online shopping, mobile phone plans, and leisure centre memberships, plus a supportive and autonomous working culture. You will also be part of a friendly, close-knit team.

About Serco

Serco delivers essential public services in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. The organisation employs around 50,000 people worldwide and focuses on improving public services through innovation. Employees can also access global networks supporting gender, multicultural inclusion, disability, and LGBT+ belonging.

Additional information

Serco encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to inclusion and reasonable adjustments during interview and employment. Flexible working discussions are welcome. The company is a Disability Confident Leader and holds the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview opportunity to show their abilities.