Facilities Operative

At Vintage.com, we’re building the most trusted platform for pre-loved items. We help people give valuable things a new life, making the experience simple, transparent and rewarding.

We bring together specialist knowledge, thoughtful technology and genuine care for our customers. By helping more items stay in circulation, we create value for people and make a positive impact at the same time.

Our Facilities Team helps create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained workplace where everyone can do their best work. Based at our Leeds sites, the team supports colleagues and works closely with all teams across the business to maintain clean, hygienic and organised communal, operational and staff spaces.

Why the role exists

As a Facilities Operative (Kitchen), you’ll help keep our workplace kitchen and canteen running smoothly day to day.

You’ll support with preparing and serving food, keeping kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, replenishing supplies and completing the checks that help us maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll spend most of your day working in the kitchen and canteen environment. You’ll work closely with the Kitchen Team Leader and wider Facilities team, helping service run smoothly and stepping in wherever support is needed.

The work you do has a direct impact on the colleague experience. By providing a friendly service and keeping the kitchen safe, hygienic and well organised, you’ll help create a workplace where people feel looked after.

What success looks like

Food is prepared, served and handled safely, consistently and on time.

Kitchen, serving and dining areas are kept clean, hygienic and ready to use throughout the working day.

Food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly, with required temperature and hygiene checks completed accurately.

Food, drinks and day-to-day supplies are replenished during service and shortages are raised early.

Food hygiene, allergen and workplace safety procedures are followed consistently.

Kitchen, stock, maintenance or safety issues are spotted early and reported to the Kitchen Team Leader.

Colleagues receive a friendly, reliable canteen service and a positive experience when using the kitchen and dining areas.

As a Facilities Operative (Cleaning), you’ll help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for everyone working at or visiting our Netherlands sites.

You’ll take care of workspaces, communal areas, restrooms, kitchens and other shared spaces, making sure they are cleaned, stocked and ready to use throughout the working day.

This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll spend much of your day moving around the site, cleaning different areas and responding when something needs attention. You’ll often work independently, so we’ll trust you to organise your day, maintain high standards and raise issues when you spot them.

The work you do has a direct impact on everyone on site. By keeping our workplaces clean, hygienic and well cared for, you’ll help create an environment where colleagues can work safely and comfortably.

Workspaces, communal areas, restrooms and kitchens are consistently clean, hygienic and well presented.

High-traffic areas are checked regularly and additional cleaning needs are dealt with promptly.

Restrooms, kitchens and shared facilities have the hygiene essentials they need throughout the working day.

Cleaning supplies and equipment are stored safely, kept organised and available when needed.

Stock levels are monitored and shortages are raised before they affect day-to-day cleaning.

Cleaning, maintenance or safety issues are spotted early and reported to the right person.

Colleagues receive a friendly, reliable facilities service and can use shared spaces safely and comfortably.

Experience in cleaning, facilities or another hands-on role where maintaining high standards is important.

Strong attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces clean and well cared for.

Ability to organise and prioritise your own tasks throughout the working day.

A reliable and proactive approach, noticing what needs doing and taking responsibility for getting it done.

Ability to follow cleaning, hygiene and safety procedures consistently.

A friendly and approachable communication style.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to carry out the practical requirements of the role, including regular movement around the site and handling cleaning equipment and supplies.

Confidence to spot problems and raise them with the right person.

Experience using commercial cleaning products or equipment.

Experience managing cleaning supplies or stock levels.

Previous experience working within a workplace or facilities team.

In this role, living our values means:

Take pride in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for everyone on site.

Stay curious, notice when something could work better and share practical ideas for improving it.

Work with care and integrity, following cleaning, hygiene and safety standards consistently.

Support colleagues with a friendly and helpful approach, contributing to a workplace where people look out for one another.

Take ownership of your areas, raise issues early and follow through to help keep the site running smoothly.