Cleaner

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Larne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of school premises. The role involves various cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and managing waste. The ideal candidate has prior cleaning experience, especially in a commercial setting, and is knowledgeable about health and safety practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and clean floors and surfaces.
• Clean toilet and shower areas including fixtures and fittings.
• Manage litter and waste collection.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Use of commercial cleaning tools

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Tools

Buffing machinery

Job description

Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.

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 MacNissis' Primary School.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 20 Nov 2025