Cleaner

SeeMeHired; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeMeHired is seeking reliable cleaners for an educational building in Harpenden. The role covers general cleaning, deep cleaning, and safety compliance with COSHH regulations. Shifts are fixed, with a DBS check required for successful candidates.

Location is Harpenden, AL5 4QP, with Monday to Friday schedules: 15:30–18:30 or 06:00–09:00. Prior cleaning experience and ability to follow instructions are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions (including written) and work safely for periods of time on their own.
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of COSHH is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks: dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors and sanitising surfaces.
• Carry out specialist & deep cleaning tasks when required (carpet cleaning, polishing floors).
• Use cleaning equipment safely and ensure proper storage after use.
• Adhere to health, safety & compliance procedures, including COSHH regulations.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards or damages promptly.
• Work independently to complete tasks on time and support colleagues as needed.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

General Cleaning Tasks

• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitising surfaces, touchpoints, and furniture.
• Emptying bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly.
• Replenishing supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls.

Specialist & Deep Cleaning

• Carrying out periodic deep-cleaning tasks (e.g., carpet cleaning, polishing floors).
• Using appropriate cleaning materials for different surfaces to maintain standards and protect equipment.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Using cleaning equipment safely (e.g., buffers, steamers, vacuums), ensuring proper storage after use.
• Following health & safety regulations, including safe use of cleaning chemicals (COSHH).
• Reporting any maintenance issues, hazards, or damages promptly.

Teamwork & Independence

• Working independently to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Supporting colleagues as needed to ensure high overall cleanliness standards.

Minimum Criteria disclosure: We give full and fair consideration to all applicants. We will interview everyone who has declared they have a disability, or has served or is serving in the armed forces, if they meet the minimum criteria for the position. We will support candidates with any reasonable adjustments that will assist them in going through our recruitment process and fulfilling the role itself.

Kindred are looking for hardworking and reliable cleaners to be based in an educational building located in: Harpenden.

Requirements

• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.
• To be able to follow instructions (including written) and work safely for periods of time on their own.
• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.
• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.
• Able to fulfil the shift patterns because the timings of the role would be fixed.
• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.
• To be able to follow instructions (including written) and work safely for periods of time on their own.
• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.
• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.
• Able to fulfil the shift patterns because the timings of the role would be fixed.
• Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Desired criteria

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of COSHH

Pay

£12.71 per hour.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 15:30-18:30 OR 06:00-09:00

Location

Manland Way, Harpenden AL5 4QP