Cleaner

Mitie Group plc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company is seeking a Cleaner for a part-time position in Plymouth. The role involves maintaining cleanliness at Riverside Primary School, adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have cleaning experience, be reliable, and work effectively in teams. Training will be provided for those without prior experience. Successful applicants will undergo a DBS check in line with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience is preferred; training can be provided.
• Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake successfully all training required to deliver the cleaning role.
• Adhere to all quality, safety, health and environmental policies.
• Maintain the designated area to an agreed level of cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Reliability

Professional attitude

Teamwork

Self-driven

Initiative

Job description

Job Title: Cleaner
Pay: £12.21 p/h
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Part Time
Hours: 3 hours per week
Location: Riverside Primary School - Plymouth

Responsibilities

• Undertake successfully all training required to deliver the cleaning role.
• Work within a team and under their own initiative.
• Adhere to all Mitie Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain the designated area to an agreed level of cleanliness in line with the Contract and relevant SLAs, carrying out all daily, weekly and periodic tasks as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
• Ensure that the service is delivered effectively and efficiently to a high standard.
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and is in safe working order.
• Report any maintenance requirements identified during cleaning tasks.
• Always maintain security – locking doors, following lost property procedures, etc.
• Have a full knowledge and understanding of the designated cleaning area, including the agreed work specification and time allocated to facilities.
• Have a full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and approved chemicals used by Mitie.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, behaviour, punctuality, and attendance.
• Ensure all Safeguarding Policies are always adhered to and raise any concerns in line with the Mitie policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety while on school premises.
• Build positive and productive working relationships with all customers, delivering excellent customer service and seeking ways to continuously improve and exceed expectations.
• To undertake any other related duties which are within the job holder's capability, according to the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience is preferred; training can be provided.
• Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.
• Capable of working to their own initiative where appropriate.
• Be open and honest.
• Be self‑driven and determined.
• Strive for continuous improvements in service delivery.

Safeguarding & DBS

Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are working in regulated activity please note that you are subject to the following:

• It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.