Cleaner

Kier Group plc.; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. Woodlands School is seeking a diligent Cleaner to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors.

You will sweep, mop, vacuum, disinfect washrooms, dust surfaces and high‑touch points, empty waste bins and address spills to keep the site hazard‑free. You must be physically capable of manual tasks, work with colleagues, and follow health and safety rules. Kier also emphasizes diversity and inclusion and may require an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• High cleanliness and hygiene standards are required.
• Ability to organise tasks efficiently within time frames.
• Good communication with supervisors and colleagues.
• Ability to perform manual tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors in classrooms, offices, corridors, and communal areas
• Cleaning and disinfecting washrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and refilling supplies
• Dusting surfaces and high-touch points such as door handles, light switches, and banisters
• Emptying waste bins, ensuring proper disposal, and maintaining outdoor areas free from litter
• Addressing spills and hazardous materials immediately to ensure a safe environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Physical fitness

Health and safety

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join our facilities team at Woodlands School, where you'll play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors. As a Cleaner, you'll maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, contributing to the overall well‑wellness and productivity of everyone who uses our facilities.

What will you be responsible for?

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors in classrooms, offices, corridors, and communal areas
• Cleaning and disinfecting washrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and refilling supplies
• Dusting surfaces and high-touch points such as door handles, light switches, and banisters
• Emptying waste bins, ensuring proper disposal, and maintaining outdoor areas free from litter
• Addressing spills and hazardous materials immediately to ensure a safe environment

You have strong attention to detail and can notice areas needing cleaning or maintenance.

• You're able to organise tasks efficiently and work within allocated time‑frames
• You enjoy collaborating with colleagues and communicate effectively with supervisors
• You're physically capable of performing manual tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
• You're committed to following health and safety practices and maintaining high standards

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.