Cleaner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle View Academy in Sunderland is seeking a Cleaning Operative to perform high-quality cleaning tasks, follow established procedures, and contribute to a safe, well-maintained environment throughout the year.

The role involves deep and evening cleans, safe handling of equipment, and reporting faults to the Site Manager. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Follow United Learning procedures and policies, working as part of the team.
• Deliver deep cleans and evening cleaning sessions across the Academy as directed by the Site Manager.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials correctly in line with health and safety policies.
• Follow COSHH risk assessments and procedures.
• Work safely and follow Safe Methods of Work.
• Keep equipment clean and maintained, reporting faults to the supervisor.
• Maintain staffing levels in the area to meet business needs.
• Control and issue cleaning materials and equipment.
• Report all accidents and near misses to the Site Manager.
• Provide excellent customer care at all times.
• Lock the school building

Skills

Cleaning tasks

Health & safety

COSHH

Teamwork

Job description

This cleaning post sits in the site team at Castle View Academy, working to United Learning procedures. The work centres on high-standard cleaning, safe use of equipment and COSHH materials, and reporting faults and incidents. It also includes deep and evening cleans set by the Site Manager and locking the school building. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Carry out cleaning tasks to maintain a high standard of cleaning
• Follow United Learning procedures and policies, working as part of the team
• Deliver deep cleans and evening cleaning sessions across the Academy during holidays and throughout the year, as directed by the Site Manager
• Use cleaning equipment and materials correctly in line with health and safety policies
• Follow COSHH risk assessments and procedures
• Work safely and follow Safe Methods of Work
• Keep equipment clean and maintained, reporting faults to the supervisor
• Maintain staffing levels in the area to meet business needs
• Control and issue cleaning materials and equipment
• Report all accidents and near misses to the Site Manager
• Provide excellent customer care at all times
• Lock the school building

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK