Cleaner

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

Job summary

A public service organization in Newry is looking for a Cleaner to join their team. Responsibilities include mopping, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness of the premises while adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning and knowledge of safety requirements. The position is based at Rathore School, Newry, with a closing date for applications on November 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months' experience in a cleaning role.
• Evidence of knowledge of School Cleaner requirements.
• Demonstrable experience using commercial cleaning tools.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, suction clean, and mop floors.
• Clean toilet and shower areas.
• Dust ledges, walls, and fixtures.

Skills

Experience in a cleaning role

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Experience with commercial cleaning tools

Job description

A Cleaner will 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 criteria 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.
• Evidence of knowledge of: The requirements of a School Cleaner.
• Evidence of knowledge of: Cleaning methods / machinery.
• Evidence of knowledge of: Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.
• 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: Rathore School, Newry.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025