Caretaker/cleaner

Property Management Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Property Management Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant in London to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the building's communal areas. The role covers reception areas, entrances, lifts and stairwells with dedicated waste and recycling duties and requires adherence to Health & Safety procedures.

Shifts run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:00–14:00, with Wednesday 08:00–15:00. Salary is £24,180 per annum, with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and a paid 30-minute

Qualifications

• Honest, reliable and professional.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Good timekeeping, organisation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically able to undertake cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and bin-handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain reception, entrances, lifts, corridors, staircases and other communal areas.
• Vacuum stairs and floors as specified; clean and disinfect sanitary areas.
• Polish doors, furniture, fittings, mirrors and signs; dust fittings and ledges.
• Manage waste and recycling tasks; empty bins and ensure cleanliness of bin rooms.
• Report defects, hazards and maintenance issues to supervisors.
• Follow COSHH, health and safety rules and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Honesty & Reliability

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Shift Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 08:00-14:00; Wednesday 08:00-15:00

Bank Holidays: Not required

Lunch: 30-minute paid lunch

Salary: £24,180.00 per annum

Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays

Starting Date: TBC (18th September - recommended 10th September)

Responsible To: Housekeeping Supervisor / Property Manager / Head Porter

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation throughout the building's communal areas and to carry out all general waste and recycling duties safely and efficiently.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The following list is not exhaustive and reasonable additional duties may be required.

Cleaning

• Clean and maintain reception, entrances, lifts, corridors, passageways, communal stairs, emergency staircases and other internal communal areas
• Vacuum main stairs, corridors and emergency staircases, including floors from the 6th floor to lower ground floor, completing approximately one floor per day.
• Vacuum side/back entrances and delivery entrance mats.
• Sweep hard floors and spot mop as required.
• Clean and disinfect sanitary areas.
• Clean and polish entrance doors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, mirrors and pictures.
• Dust light fittings, handrails, paintwork, ledges, coving, doors, skirting and balustrades.
• Polish communal windows and clean internal/external signs.
• Check entrances and exits for rubbish, cigarette ends and other debris.
• Water internal/external plants and clean allocated external sheds.
• Carry out additional cleaning of the lower car park.
• Keep the external car park/bin area clean and tidy at all times.

Waste & Recycling

• Empty general waste bins Monday-Friday and take them to the lower car park as required.
• Wash dirty waste bins after emptying using the designated tap by the side/delivery entrance.
• Keep the bin room clean and tidy and remove excess waste/recycling.
• Check waste areas before leaving each day and remove any remaining rubbish.
• Tuesday: Take recycling bins to the lower car park.
• Wednesday: Empty recycling into the larger designated recycling bins and return bins to their floors.
• Wednesday afternoon: Place recycling bins outside the side entrance for Thursday collection.
• Thursday: Following Haringey collection, wash recycling bins using the designated hose in the cupboard beside the side entrance and return them to the floors.
• Friday: Empty recycling bins from each floor and return them to their designated locations.
• Carry out scheduled periodic/deep cleaning of general waste bins, including the quarterly cleaning schedule, normally on Thursdays.
• Obtain recycling-bin padlock keys from the Caretaker/Head Porter when required.
• Follow instructions from the Porter/Caretaker regarding when bins must be placed outside for collection.
• Ensure all bins and surrounding areas are left clean, hygienic and tidy after collection, cleaning and movement.

Reporting

• Report defects, damage, security concerns, defective light bulbs, damaged bins and maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor, Property Manager, Head Porter or Concierge.
• Immediately report health & safety hazards, accidents, spillages or unsafe conditions.
• Work cooperatively with the Concierge, Porters, Caretaker and other building staff.

Conditions of Work

• Use Company-approved cleaning materials only and comply with all Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Use PPE and cleaning equipment correctly where required.
• Take reasonable care of Company equipment and property.
• Handle waste and bins safely and request assistance where an item is unsafe to move.
• Undertake reasonable additional duties as instructed by the Property Manager, Head Porter or Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Maintain a tidy, professional appearance and wear the required Company uniform, including embroidered polo shirt/fleece.
• Maintain professional and courteous behaviour towards residents, visitors, contractors and colleagues.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and reasonable management instructions.

Candidate Requirements

• Honest, reliable and professional.
• Previous cleaning experience desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Good timekeeping, organisation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and complete duties within allocated hours.
• Physically able to undertake cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and reasonable bin-handling duties.
• Professional appearance and courteous manner.
• Willingness to follow Health & Safety, COSHH and building procedures.
• Flexible and able to follow instructions and agreed schedules.