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Careers at Ipserv

Discover the range of roles available at IPSERV and how you can become part of a team that provides customers with high quality, ethical services.

Why work for us?

It’s an exciting time for us at IPSERV. As the commercial arm of Ipswich Borough Council you will be joining at a time when you can really help shape our services and how we work with clients.

We’re also an accredited Living Wage employer. This means that as a business we’ve made the conscious decision to ensure that our employees and contracted workers are paid a fair day’s wage. The real Living Wage is independently calculated on an annual basis and is based on the best available living standards in the UK.

The Living Wage accreditation is awarded by The Living Wage Foundation, which is an independent organisation that recognises UK businesses who demonstrate a commitment to ensuring their employees and contractors are paid a wage that provides a comfortable standard of living.

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Our Core Values

Ethical

We pride ourselves on being a good employer, respecting our customers, being environmentally friendly and socially responsible.

Quality

We strive to set and deliver high standards for all our services.

Innovative

We commit to seeking out innovative ways to meet the needs of our customers and shareholder.

Trusted

We are a trusted provider within each market we operate in.

Current Vacancies

Job title: Assistant Accountant | Ipswich | Full time

Salary: £28,256 – £30,825

Main Purpose of Job

To provide support to the Group Financial Controller, as part of the finance team for the companies owned by Ipswich Borough Council and their subsidiaries, including:

Ipswich Buses Limited
IPSERV Limited
Ipswich Borough Assets Limited
Stage Event Security Limited
Handford Homes Limited
Ipserv Direct Limited
Handford Lettings Limited
Ipswich Borough Assets Developments Limited

Main Duties

1. Provision of a full accounting and financial consultancy service to Group companies to enable the companies’ obligations and objectives to be achieved within financial constraints.

This will include:

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and cashflow forecasting.
Liaise with budget holders to exercise budgetary and financial control
Work with the Controller, Finance Director and Senior Management Team to provide Executive Reports
Preparation of monthly management accounts for the trading companies as well as assisting the Trainee Accountant with any transactional duties.
Attend monthly management account meetings with budget holders and controller answering any questions they have.
Liaise with external auditors before, during and after the audit, providing required schedules, reconciliation reports and any other required documents.
Day to day treasury management.
Deputise for the Group Financial Controller during absences

3. Responsible for delivering to the controller the monthly management accounts for the trading companies in accordance with period end timetables, including account reconciliations/schedules and variance analysis.

4. Ensure that budgetary control is exercised over arms-length companies in a consistent manner. This involves a regular supply of information to Company Directors and managers, monitoring performance, advising on best practice, supporting preparation and evaluation of business cases and providing advice on the most cost-effective approaches available.

5. Ensure that statutory returns are completed and submitted in full and on time as required.

6. Providing a Business Partnering service by proactively working alongside operational managers to ensure financial control and value for money.

7. Represent the companies at meetings as required.

Such variations as may be required from time to time without changing the general character of the duties shown above or the level of responsibility entailed.

View Job Description here. Please send CV & a Covering Letter to kathleen.dean@ipserv.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 10 November 2021

Job title: Clinical Cleaner | Bury St. Edmunds | Saturday and Sunday 20:00 – 23:00

Salary: £9.56 an hour

At Ipserv, we understand how important a clean and hygienic workspace is. Not only is it a key contributor to an excellent first impression, it also improves the productivity and overall happiness at the site. At the forefront of this, is our amazing team of cleaners who keep our sites cleaned to the highest standards

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Cleaner to join us, supporting the contract cleaning at a Vaccination centre in the IP33 area of Bury St Edmunds.

Your shift will be varied and fast-paced and you will be working in an environment where you can really make a difference. You will be provided with full training to complete your role. You will be an ambassador to the cleaning service, and this will show through your work ethic, punctuation, and reliability.

We are a small growing business with a team of positive people that collaborate and support each other.

This role is to cover our weekend evening shifts (Saturday and Sunday from 20:00 – 23:00) but additional hours are available at times.

In return, we offer a competitive hourly rate of £9.56 per hour, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata, full uniform, and full training. This is a fixed term role offering 6 hours per week.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role please email your CV and expression of interest to cleaning@ipserv.co.uk

Job title: General Cleaner | Gainsborough Sports Centre, Ipswich | 15 hours per week Monday to Friday

Salary: £9.56 an hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Cleaner to join us, supporting the contract cleaning at a site based in Ipswich IP3 0SP

We are a small growing business with a team of positive people that collaborate and support each other.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis (with real potential to become permanent) based on 15 hours per week Monday to Friday

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role please email your CV and expression of interest to cleaning@ipserv.co.uk

Job title: General Cleaner | Whitton Sports Centre, Ipswich | 13 hours per week Sunday to Friday mornings

Salary: £9.56 an hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Cleaner to join us, supporting the contract cleaning at a site based in Ipswich IP1 6LW

We are a small growing business with a team of positive people that collaborate and support each other.

This role is offered on a fixed term basis (with real potential to become permanent) based on 13 hours per week (Sunday to Friday mornings)

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role please email your CV and expression of interest to cleaning@ipserv.co.uk

Job title: Mobile Cleaner

Salary: £9.56 an hour

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mobile Cleaner to join us, supporting the contract cleaning and one-off cleaning for a wide range of clients. This position is predominantly based in Ipswich with some clients across Suffolk.

Your day will be varied and fast-paced and you will be working in an environment where you can really make a difference. You will be provided with a vehicle throughout your working day where you will support the business with annual leave/absence cover, one off cleans and a variety of tasks to help the cleaning service deliver. You will be an ambassador to the cleaning service, and this will show through your work ethic, punctuation and reliability.

We are a small growing business with a team of positive people that collaborate and support each other.

A driving license and means to travel to our offices in Ipswich are essential, where a fleet of vehicles are available to be used for your working day.

In return, we offer a competitive hourly rate of £9.56 per hour, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), LGPS pension, subsidised rail/bus travel for commuting to work.

This is a permanent role offering 40 hours per week, predominantly working a shift plan of Saturday to Wednesday but this is subject to change to meet the business needs. You will always be provided with two days off per week.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role please email your CV and expression of interest to cleaning@ipserv.co.uk

Job title: Cleaning Operative | Felixstowe | Tuesday & Thursday 08:00 – 10:00

Salary: £9.56 an hour

About Us

Our company values are at the core of what we do, they represent not only who we are but who we are at our best. By living our values, we are able to actively deliver Ethical, Innovative, Trusted and Quality business services in Ipswich and Suffolk that demonstrate our commitment to our customers and the environment within which we operate.

Purpose

We are currently looking for a Cleaning Operative to join our team. To carry out cleaning duties of designated areas as per the site specification provided by the Cleaning Services Manager to ensure the required standards are met.

Main Duties

Carry out routine and non-routine cleaning duties in accordance with the cleaning specification to the required standards.
Adhere to Ipserv policies and procedures.
Wear correct PPE and uniform.
Report faulty machinery or equipment.
Adhere to Health and Safety processes and report health and safety hazards.
Complete signing in and out procedures via a phone app.
Complete stock takes and support the ordering and replenishment of cleaning products and equipment.
Where appropriate, carry out keyholding duties including unlocking and locking the site.
When appropriate, wear an IPSERV provided lone working device.

Essential Criteria

Ability to work alone or in part of a team.
Ability to accurately carry out verbal and written instruction.
Ability to follow health and safety procedures and instructions.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
High standard of work and customer service.
Due to the nature of the sites a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate is required.

Desirable Criteria