General Labourer

We're currently recruiting a dedicated General Labourer to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a General Labourer, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To carry out the various daily, weekly, periodic, and cleaning duties in Stores, CFB and public areas as required under the contract service level agreement and follow the cleaning schedule as directed by your line manager
• Ensure you are aware of & comply with all client & company health & safety procedures and standards at all times e.g. Food Handling, COSHH, uniforms & PPE, Manual handling, Fire procedures, Quality control. Ensuring all correct PPE is worn at all times.
• Complete, maintain and update all Health & Safety paperwork correctly when required.
• Maintain the cleanliness of working areas ensuring Health and Safety hazards, issues, near misses and accidents are reported using the appropriate reporting procedures at the earliest opportunity, this also includes vehicles.
• Ensure the correct storage, control and use of all machinery and equipment, cleaning materials and relevant chemicals.
• Undertake mandatory training as detailed in the training matrix, ensuring all training is recorded on your training record card and to complete all on-line training
• Be flexible and comply with any reasonable requests made by your line Manager including if necessary, working within other units within reasonable distance
• Learn and demonstrate the ESS Way behaviours at all times to colleagues, customers & clients
• Complete regular day to day activities as required for the smooth operation of your department / site as instructed by your line manager
• To observe and comply with all company and unit profit protection procedures, reporting any issues to your line manager
• To be polite, professional, and friendly at all times with customers, clients, and colleagues
• To ensure the highest level of customer care is adhered to at all times
• To demonstrate a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectations
• To take personal responsibility for correcting customer or client service problems
• Ask questions to understand customer needs and actively seeks feedback on standards of performance

Our ideal General Labourer will:

• A good communicator, able to liaise confidently with customers and engage with team members

• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised

• A positive attitude and committed to high levels of customer care

• An enthusiastic individual with a passion for working in a catering environment

• High standards of personal hygiene

• Able to speak & understand English

• Able to work flexibly in line with business requirements

• Able to undertake a range of manual cleaning duties

• Follows the right procedures and challenges unsafe behaviour

• Is positive and proud of doing a great job

• Shares knowledge and experience with other team members

• 5-Years UK Residency is required for this role

• Full Driving Licence Required

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0704/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/WJ

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!