Cleaner - 2 Posts

Education Authority; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Northern Ireland is seeking dedicated cleaning staff to join their team. The successful candidate will undertake various cleaning responsibilities, ensuring high hygiene standards across the premises. Applicants should have at least three months of experience in a cleaning role, and possess effective communication and teamwork skills. Knowledge of health and safety regulations is essential. This position offers a supportive work environment and the opportunity to contribute to maintaining educational facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months experience in a cleaning role.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, machinery, and health and safety regulations.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Clean all designated areas as instructed.
• Use appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Initiative

Organizational skills

Tools

Buffing machinery

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Cleaning Supervisor or other authorised person.

Job Purpose

Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

Duties and 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.

General Conditions

All duties must be carried out to comply with Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978; Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; COSHH Regulations; Codes of Practice.

All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.

Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority’s procedure. Absence must be reported in line with the Education Authority’s Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.

When carrying out cleaning duties protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn. Flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties. Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately. All necessary paperwork must be completed.

Training

• Induction Training
• Refresher Training

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure check which at present costs £33. Further details regarding the payment of this check will be issued with the contract of employment.

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Person Specification

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Notes to Job Applicants

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

Section 1 – Essential Criteria

• Have a minimum of three months demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
• Statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation may require training as necessary & provided by the EA cleaning service.

Section 2 – Essential Criteria

• Evidence of knowledge of the requirements of a School Cleaner; cleaning methods / machinery; Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to use own initiative and to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines; Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and take instruction in the English language; Effective organisation and planning skills; Ability to work as a member of a team; Flexible approach to work, and willing to carry out instruction.
• Interview evaluation.

Section 3 – Desirable Criteria

• One year’s experience of cleaning outside home environment.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery).

Disclosure of Criminal Background

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre‑employment stage.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

Applicant Guidance Notes

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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.