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APPLY NOWCleaning Manager - Farnborough
Role Outline
Farnborough International is looking to strengthen its world class team by recruiting a Cleaning Supervisor to support to the Event/Studio Management and Facilities teams, facilitating the needs of clients using the Farnborough International venues and site.
This will involve supervising and being responsible for all aspects of cleaning and ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, consistent manner and to the highest quality standard. You will be responsible for the cleaning of core areas across site for Hall 1, Hall 5, Show Centre, ADS Chalet, Chalet Row 1 Studio Offices, any associated toilet facilities and surrounding areas including litter picking and waste management. You will supervise the delivery of cleaning services to a large number of events and activities ranging from meetings and conferences through to large exhibitions and our prestigious Airshow.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate if you have excellent attention to detail, a hands-on approach and are a team player. There is potential for progression within the role and to other positions within Farnborough International.
Skills & Competencies
- A fluent and excellent communicator at all levels
- Methodical and organised
- IT Competency (Microsoft Excel for rota scheduling, time sheets etc.)
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Customer focused
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery
- ‘Hands on’ approach
- Excellent attention to detail
Contract and Benefits
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Position: Full time, permanent role, 37.5 hours per week (worked between 7am and 7pm with flexibility to work additional hours and weekends to support event and venue activities. Additional hours worked will be given as time off in lieu.
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Benefits include; bonus, life insurance, pension, private health insurance, free parking, cycle to work scheme
Company Description
At Farnborough International we are known for running one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious airshows. Whilst we will continue to build on every airshow, we’re also on a journey to become more than this.
Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.
At ADS Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, sexuality, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for everyone. Our commitment to inclusivity is embedded in our company culture, with initiatives designed to support our LGBTQ+, colleagues with disabilities, and neurodiverse team members. This includes access to private medical care, wellbeing programs, and mental health first aiders. We are also signatories to the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, Women in Defence Charter, and a Silver Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Cleaner – Farnborough, GU14 6FP
At Farnborough International we are known for running one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious airshows. Whilst we will continue to build on every airshow, we’re also on a journey to become more than this.
Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.
Farnborough International is looking to strengthen its world class team by recruiting a cleaner to work with the facilities team to deliver a clean an positive experience for all staff and visitors who come to our amazing venues and offices.
The Role
This will involve being responsible for all aspects of cleaning and ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, consistent as well as to a high quality standard. They will be responsible for the cleaning of core areas across site, any associated toilet facilities and surrounding areas including litter picking and waste management. They will supervise the delivery of cleaning on a large number of events and activities ranging from meetings and conferences through to large exhibitions and the prestigious Airshow.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate that has excellent attention to detail, a hands-on approach and that is a team player. There is potential for progression within the role and to other positions within Farnborough International.
The Candidate
- A fluent and excellent communicator at all levels
- Confident and enthusiastic.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Customer focused
- Motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery
- ‘Hands on’ approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Personable and a good team player
- Full driving licence required
People are at the heart of what we do at Farnborough and we are looking for individuals who can embrace and deliver the 3 core values at the centre of our business:
Positivity Precision Partnership
The successful candidate will show enthusiasm and energy to embrace our values and foster successful working relationships with our customers, as well as colleagues within the business.
To review the job description in full, please see: Cleaning Operative Job Description.pdf
Salary: £12.33 per hour, £23,250 p.a
Position: Full time, permanent role
Working hours for this role vary throughout the year, with a minimum of 40 hours per month and up to 260 hours per month during peak periods. Over the course of a year, the total contracted hours are 1,885.
To provide financial stability, your salary will be averaged over the year, ensuring you receive the same fixed monthly payment regardless of the hours worked each month.
How to apply
Please follow the link below, submit a CV and a cover letter to us.
We will invite you to the site for an interview in person, if you are successful.
At ADS Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, sexuality, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for everyone. Our commitment to inclusivity is embedded in our company culture, with initiatives designed to support our LGBTQ+, colleagues with disabilities, and neurodiverse team members. This includes access to private medical care, wellbeing programs, and mental health first aiders. We are also signatories to the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, Women in Defence Charter, and a Silver Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Operations Executive
Position: Full time, permanent role
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9.00 to 17.30 with flexibility
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
At Farnborough International we are known for running one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious airshows. Whilst we will continue to build on every airshow, we’re also on a journey to become more than this.
Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.
Farnborough International is looking to strengthen its world class organising team by recruiting an Operations Executive to deliver the highest level of operational service to the Operations team, Aerospace Events team, exhibitors, contractors and stakeholders. They will assist the delivery of all operational requirements for Farnborough International’s growing portfolio of organised events.
The Role
The Operations Executive will have areas of responsibility for operational delivery at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) and Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) as well as at other events organised by Farnborough International. They will ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained, that deadlines are achieved and budgets closely controlled.
You will:
- Build and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and external agencies.
- Monitor supplier performance on site.
- Ensure internal and external customer needs are met by monitoring progress of customer requests, queries and resolution.
- Support the sales team in developing concepts, products and designs for stands, pavilions, chalets and sponsor opportunities
- Ensure that all activity is carried out in line with company H&S Policy.
- Schedule and arrange all internal and external operational meetings and produce minutes or actions logs as required.
- Assist in the production of tender documents and contractual agreements for operational contracts.
- Assist with the updating and maintaining of budgets, specifically tracking purchase orders and invoices, in collaboration with departmental managers and designated management accountant.
- Raising purchase orders/invoices and update log records as requested.
Other responsibilities include: creative delivery, ensuring best practice and innovation and digital growth.
The Candidate
- A fluent and excellent communicator at all levels
- Strong organisational and diplomatic skills
- Assertive with ability to portray authority and composure
- ‘Hands on’ approach
- Attention to detail
- Personable and a good team player
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
- Ability to be flexible and think on your feet when required
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and working to set budgets
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Minute taking
- Able to understand technical design plans
- Knowledge of coordinating contractors and the preparation of tenders
- Event / exhibition operational background (preferable)
- Competent working knowledge of the following IT systems:
- Microsoft office packages
- Project Planning
Who are we?
People are at the heart of what we do at Farnborough and we are looking for individuals who can embrace and deliver the 3 core values at the centre of our business:
Positivity Precision Partnership
The successful candidate will show enthusiasm and energy to embrace our values and foster successful working relationships with our customers, as well as colleagues within the business.
At ADS Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, sexuality, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for everyone. Our commitment to inclusivity is embedded in our company culture, with initiatives designed to support our LGBTQ+, colleagues with disabilities, and neurodiverse team members. This includes access to private medical care, wellbeing programs, and mental health first aiders. We are also signatories to the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, Women in Defence Charter, and a Silver Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant. APPLY NOW