Cleaner

FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL; Berry Hill; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro rated annual leave

Bank holidays

Health cash plan

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease

Job summary

Forest of Dean District Council is seeking a reliable Cleaner to provide cover for the in-house cleaning service at our Coleford offices. This casual, flexible role offers hours as required to support service needs and ensures a clean, safe environment for staff, visitors and customers.

Reporting to the Property and Estates Manager, you will perform a range of cleaning tasks, maintain hygiene in shared spaces and follow COSHH and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices and internal building areas to a high standard.
• Maintain reception areas, offices, kitchens, corridors, stairwells, toilets and showers.
• Vacuum, mop and carry out general cleaning tasks.
• Replenish consumables such as soap, toilet rolls and paper towels.
• Follow COSHH guidance and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Reliable & hardworking

Flexible hours

Good communication

Independent worker

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to provide cover for our in-house cleaning service at our offices in Coleford. This is a flexible, casual position where hours are offered as required to support service needs. You will play an important role in helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for employees, visitors and customers. What You'll Be Doing Reporting to the Property and Estates Manager, your duties will include:

• Cleaning offices and internal building areas to a high standard.
• Maintaining reception areas, offices, kitchens, corridors, stairwells, toilets and shower facilities.
• Vacuuming, mopping and carrying out general cleaning tasks.
• Replenishing consumables such as soap, toilet rolls, paper towels and kitchen supplies.
• Safely using cleaning equipment and cleaning products in accordance with COSHH guidance.
• Reporting low stock levels, faulty equipment or maintenance concerns.
• Following health and safety procedures and safe systems of work at all times.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
  Has an understanding of health and safety requirements within a cleaning environment, including awareness of COSHH.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Is proactive, reliable and customer focused.
• Can work independently and manage their time effectively.
• Has good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Is flexible, thorough and hardworking.
• Can follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to a vehicle and ability to travel for work purposes.
  Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. Forest of Dean District Council is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. Flexibility to work additional hours and at alternative locations when required to meet service needs. Vacancies can close earlier than stated if a high number of applications have been received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

What we can do for you

• Pro rated annual leave payment, plus bank holidays
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars