Cleaner

BD Group; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

BD Group is seeking friendly, conscientious individuals to join a professional cleaning team across Barking, Dagenham and Ilford. This part-time, permanent role offers early starts between 5:00am and 6:00am, with 12.5–13.75 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

You will perform routine cleaning, follow COSHH and safety guidelines, and support site-based cleaning services. No prior experience required; induction will cover all essential operations and safety training, including DBS checks where

Qualifications

• Friendly and willing to learn, able to work hard and deliver a great service.
• Good command of English for following written instructions.
• Experience in cleaning is helpful but not required; induction provided.
• Willing to work toward Health and Safety Level 2 and COSHH awareness.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Dusting, wiping, and sanitising surfaces and high-touch areas.
• Cleaning internal windows and sills.
• Maintaining washrooms and bathroom areas.
• Using cleaning equipment to clean various floors.
• Performing deep cleans as needed.

Skills

Friendly personality

Willingness to learn

Attention to safety

English proficiency

Job description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is a part-time, permanent, term-time role, working 12.5 to 13.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early morning starts usually between 5:00am and 6:00am. The role pays £14.80 per hour and is based at designated sites across Barking, Dagenham and Ilford.

What We Are Looking For

We have several opportunities for friendly and conscientious people to join our professional and expanding float cleaning team. You will be responsible for delivering a top-notch, client orientated, professional cleaning service. Using your knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH (‘control of substances hazardous to health’), you will safely and effectively store and handle cleaning equipment and chemicals to ensure daily and periodical cleaning schedules are completed per site specific agreements. You may occasionally or routinely deliver deep‑clean or specialised responsive cleaning services. This is a great entry level role for those who may be less familiar with the cleaning industry, but a great opportunity to get in, start learning and develop over time.

About Us

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Duties

• Dusting, wiping, and sanitising hard surfaces (desks, tables, etc.) and other high-touch areas.
• Cleaning internal windows and windowsills.
• Cleaning washrooms, toilets, basins, and bathroom areas.
• Using commercial cleaning equipment to routinely clean various types of floors.
• Performing deep cleans.

Qualifications & Experience

• You will have a friendly manner and willingness to learn, work hard and deliver a great service.
• You will use your initiative to be able to solve routine issues if/when they arise and ensure you always adopt safe working practices. In this role team working and independent working skills are equally important, as is the ability to adopt good working relationships and communicate well with others.
• A good grasp of the English language is essential as you will be required to understand and follow written instructions on cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Previous experience in a professional cleaning services environment is beneficial but not a must. Our induction and on-the-job training will ensure you have the knowledge to handle the rest. That said, you should have or be willing to work towards a Health and Safety Level 2 qualification and understand the principles relating to COSHH and cross contamination in a cleaning context.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Working Arrangements

• Part-time, Permanent (12.5 - 13.75 hours per week) , (usually early morning starts from 5am - 6am) Monday to Friday.
• Location: Designated sites in Barking / Dagenham / Ilford.