Cleaner

Education Authority; Larne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Cleaning Operative to undertake various cleaning tasks within the premises, ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least three months of cleaning experience and knowledge of health and safety regulations. Join a supportive team and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months' demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
• Evidence of knowledge of school cleaning requirements and cleaning methods.
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors using appropriate equipment.
• Clean toilet and shower areas including fixtures.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Communication in English

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Commercial cleaning tools

Job description

Job Description

Responsible to: Cleaning Supervisor or other authorised person.

Job Purpose: 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 fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35 m. Polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

General Conditions

• All duties must comply with Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978, relevant Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments, COSHH Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with the Education Authority’s procedure.
• Absence must be reported in line with the Education Authority’s Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.
• Protective clothing or workwear issued must be worn; flat‑soled enclosed‑toe footwear should be used while carrying out cleaning duties.
• Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for safely, with defects reported immediately.
• All necessary paperwork must be completed.
• Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

Training

• Accept any training for jobs graded at a higher level than personal grade; payment only where the authority requires higher‑level duties to be carried out.
• Accept any training to facilitate duties up to and including own grade. Training includes Induction Training and Refresher Training.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
• Evidence of knowledge of school cleaning requirements, cleaning methods/machinery, and health and safety requirements including COSHH.
• Ability to use own initiative, work under pressure to meet deadlines, communicate effectively in English, organise and plan work, work as part of a team, and flexibly carry out instruction.

Desirable

• One year experience of cleaning outside the home environment.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g., buffing machinery).

The post-holder must promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times. The post is subject to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 and requires an enhanced disclosure check. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.