Cleaner

Kindred FM; Stewartby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kindred FM is seeking a reliable cleaner for an educational building in Bedford. The role operates Monday to Friday, 15:30–18:30, with a pay of £13.45 per hour. Responsibilities include general cleaning, deep cleaning tasks, and maintaining health and safety standards. DBS check is required for successful candidates.

Based in Green Ln, Stewartby, Bedford, applicants should be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on consistent, high-quality cleanliness across all areas.

Qualifications

• DBS check background clearance required.
• Ability to follow written and spoken instructions.
• Able to meet shift timings and complete tasks on time.
• English communication skills; first language not strictly required.
• Willingness to work fixed shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitising surfaces, touchpoints and furniture.
• Emptying bins and disposing waste.
• Replenishing supplies such as soap, towels and toilet rolls.
• Carrying out deeper cleaning tasks (carpets, polishing floors) when needed.
• Using cleaning equipment safely and storing it properly.
• Reporting maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and support colleagues when needed.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical fitness

Tools

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Job description

Cleaner

Kindred are looking for hardworking and reliable cleaners to be based in an educational building located in: Bedford.

• Pay: £13.45 per hour.




• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 15:30-18:30




• Location: Green Ln, Stewartby, Bedford MK43 9LY




• Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About the role

Responsibilities:

General Cleaning Tasks:

• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors.




• Cleaning and sanitising surfaces, touchpoints, and furniture.




• Emptying bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly.




• Replenishing supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls.

Specialist & Deep Cleaning:

• Carrying out periodic deep-cleaning tasks (e.g., carpet cleaning, polishing floors).




• Using appropriate cleaning materials for different surfaces to maintain standards and protect equipment.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Using cleaning equipment safely (e.g., buffers, steamers, vacuums), ensuring proper storage after use.




• Following health & safety regulations, including safe use of cleaning chemicals (COSHH).




• Reporting any maintenance issues, hazards, or damages promptly.

Teamwork & Independence:

• Working independently to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.




• Supporting colleagues as needed to ensure high overall cleanliness standards.

Minimum Criteria disclosure:

We give full and fair consideration to all applicants. We will interview everyone who has declared they have a disability, or has served or is serving in the armed forces, if they meet the minimum criteria for the position.

We will support candidates with any reasonable adjustments that will assist them in going through our recruitment process and fulfilling the role itself.

Minimum Criteria for this role:

• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.




• To be able to follow instructions (including written) and work safely for periods of time on their own.




• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.




• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.




• Able to fulfil the shift patterns because the timings of the role would be fixed.

Contact Us:

If you wish to disclose confidentially that you have disability or are an armed forces veteran, please email: [e-mail]

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please also use the same email address.

About the company

We are Kindred and our purpose is to create, deliver and maintain high quality cleaning services for commercial, corporate and education spaces. Our relationship with our clients is at the heart of everything we do and we partner with you to understand your specific requirements.

We utilise our years of experience whilst embracing the latest technologies to tailor a solution to meet your needs. We’re focussed on collaboration, connection and community, prioritising our relationship with our clients and our Kindred team.

Required Criteria

• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.


• To be able to follow instructions (including written) and work safely for periods of time on their own.


• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.


• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.


• Able to fulfil the shift patterns because the timings of the role would be fixed.

Desired Criteria

• Previous cleaning experience.


• Knowledge of COSHH