Cleaner

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Castlewellan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education authority in Castlewellan seeks a dedicated Cleaner to join their team. The successful candidate will perform various cleaning tasks across designated areas including floors, toilets, and internal surfaces. Candidates must have at least three months of cleaning experience and familiarity with commercial cleaning tools. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while adhering to health and safety standards. Closing date for applications is December 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months’ demonstrated working experience in a cleaning role.
• Experience of cleaning outside home environment.
• Demonstrable experience using a range of commercial cleaning tools.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, and buff floors using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and remove stains from soft floor surfaces.
• Clean toilet and shower areas including fixtures.
• Dust and wash ledges, walls, fixtures, and internal surfaces.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Health and Safety knowledge

Experience with cleaning tools

Attention to detail

Tools

Buffing machinery

Job description

Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.
• Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M. Polishing furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
• To meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation the successful applicant may be required to undertake training as necessary & provided by the EA cleaning service.
• One year’s experience of cleaning outside home environment.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery).

Further Information

Location: St Malachy's High School, Castlewellan.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025