Cleaner

South Staffordshire Plc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Star of the Term £50 voucher for local

Wellbeing half days

Vivup services

Job summary

South Staffordshire Plc invites applications for a cleaners position within the premises team of an educational environment. You will clean designated areas under supervision, performing routine cleaning tasks and adhering to health and safety standards.

Role involves using cleaning equipment, handling chemicals safely, and contributing to a hygienic, welcoming school setting. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards.
• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Relevant experience in a similar environment (desirable not essential)

Responsibilities

• To undertake, as part of a team and under supervision, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean, hygienic condition.
• Routine cleaning of premises and furnishings including vacuuming, mopping, waste disposal, damp dusting, machine cleaning floors and polishing.
• Periodic cleaning during school closures as directed by Cleaning Supervisor.
• Cleaning of fixtures, fittings and stripping and resealing of hard floors; cleaning of toilet facilities.
• Using appropriate cleaning equipment and machinery; ensuring safe use of chemicals and equipment in line with health and safety policies.

Skills

Reliable & punctual

Flexible approach to work

Health & safety awareness

Right to Work in the UK / DBS check

Job description

The Partnership wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated cleaners to join the premises team. You will be responsible for the cleaning of premises and furnishings, under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an educational environment and join our hardâ€'working, friendly team, ensuring the smooth operation within our partnership of schools. The role will include:

• To undertake, as a part of a team and under supervision, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean, hygienic condition
• Routine cleaning of premises and furnishings in all rooms including vacuuming, mopping, waste disposal, damp dusting, machine cleaning floors and polishing
• Periodic cleaning of premises during stand down in school closures as directed by Cleaning Supervisor
• Cleaning of fixture, fittings and stripping and resealing of hard floors.
• Cleaning of toilet facilities and associated tasks required to achieve a high quality of cleanliness.
• The use of appropriate cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Ensuring the safe use of chemicals, machinery and equipment when carrying out the cleaning function in line with current legislation, standards and County Council policies and procedures for Health and Safety and in accordance with training provided., SSLP Star of the Term £50 voucher for local restaurantâ€" Headteachers/SLT will be asked to nominate a staff member for this award.
• 2x wellbeing half days
• A strong focus on mental health and wellbeing
• Vivup services â€" Lifestyle savings, wellbeing services"

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Friday 20th November 2026. The successful candidate will be required to complete a five-month probationary period. During this time, appropriate support, induction and regular review meetings will be provided to help ensure a successful transition into the role.

"This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment".

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting

Requirements

• Relevant experience in a similar environment (desirable not essential)
• Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work
• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check