Cleaner

St James; Far Moor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

St James is seeking a conscientious Cleaner to join a supportive school team in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will develop and maintain high standards of cleanliness across designated areas and operate a range of cleaning equipment after appropriate training.

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures is desirable and COSHH training or experience would be an advantage. The role offers full training, aligns with the school's Catholic ethos, and requires a flexible, reliable team

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment following training.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures desirable (COSHH).

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties within allocated areas in line with specified standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times.
• Use domestic and/or industrial cleaning equipment after training.
• Keep basic records as directed.
• Handle, refill, and dispose of consumables and waste.
• Follow health and safety COSHH regulations.
• Report hazards or faulty equipment to the line manager.
• Carry out specialist cleaning programmes during school closures.
• Assist with other duties as directed by the Headteacher.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Job description

The Governors wish to appoint a conscientious, hard working and committed Cleaner to work as part of a team. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness around the school and will be expected to use a number of pieces of equipment to do this. Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures is desirable and qualifications to use cleaning machines would be an advantage. Full training will be provided for the successful applicant who must be supportive of the School's ethos at all times. The main duties of the post are as follows

• Under the direction of senior staff to undertake cleaning duties within allocated areas in line with
• Specified standards
• Ensure that high standards of cleanliness are achieved and maintained at all times
• Ensure work is completed in specified timescales
• Undertake emergency cleaning as and when required
• To operate/use domestic and/or industrial cleaning equipment and materials (following relevant training)
• To undertake basic record keeping as directed
• To refill and replace consumables and to collect and dispose of waste
• To perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH)
• To handle cleaning materials in line with COSHH regulations
• To report serious hazards to the line manager immediately
• To report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to the appropriate person
• To undertake specialist cleaning programmes during school closures
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and job title as directed by the Headteacher
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures

In return we can offer

• A warm friendly Catholic Ethos
• Highly motivated staff committed towards enabling our children to reach their full potential