Cleaner - Birmingham

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a Mobile Cleaning Operative to clean across residential properties and communal areas in South Birmingham. The role is initially 12 weeks with a path to permanent, offering 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.

The ideal candidate will have a driving licence with access to a vehicle, prior cleaning experience, strong health and safety awareness, reliable and punctual approach, and good customer service skills. DBS clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Previous cleaning experience.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable and punctual approach.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across residential properties, communal areas and associated facilities.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks across multiple locations to a consistently high standard.
• Clean communal areas including entrances, hallways, staircases, corridors, lifts and shared facilities.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and maintain floors and other surfaces.
• Dust, wipe and sanitise surfaces, fixtures and fittings.
• Clean kitchens, toilets, washrooms and other communal facilities.
• Empty bins and remove waste in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Carry out periodic and deep‑cleaning duties when required.
• Clean windows, glass, doors and other accessible areas as required.
• Ensure cleaning equipment, materials and supplies are used safely and appropriately.
• Follow COSHH, Health & Safety and infection‑control procedures.
• Report maintenance issues, defects, damage, hazards or safeguarding concerns identified during cleaning duties.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Manage daily workloads effectively and ensure scheduled properties are attended within required timescales.
• Work professionally when entering occupied properties and communal residential environments.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when dealing with residents, colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
• Use PPE and appropriate cleaning equipment in line with company procedures.
• Keep cleaning equipment and the vehicle clean, tidy and in good working order.
• Work independently while also supporting the wider Mobile Operations Team.

Skills

Driving Licence

Reliable

Health & Safety awareness

Independent worker

Customer service

Job description

MOBILE CLEANING OPERATIVE

Location: South Birmingham Contract: Temporary to Permanent Initial Duration: 12 Weeks Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Pay: £14.00 per hour PAYE (including holiday pay) | £16.85 per hour Umbrella Driving: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle essential

Core Job Duties

• Carry out cleaning duties across residential properties, communal areas and associated facilities.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks across multiple locations to a consistently high standard.
• Clean communal areas including entrances, hallways, staircases, corridors, lifts and shared facilities.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and maintain floors and other surfaces.
• Dust, wipe and sanitise surfaces, fixtures and fittings.
• Clean kitchens, toilets, washrooms and other communal facilities.
• Empty bins and remove waste in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Carry out periodic and deep‑cleaning duties when required.
• Clean windows, glass, doors and other accessible areas as required.
• Ensure cleaning equipment, materials and supplies are used safely and appropriately.
• Follow COSHH, Health & Safety and infection‑control procedures.
• Report maintenance issues, defects, damage, hazards or safeguarding concerns identified during cleaning duties.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report any issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Manage daily workloads effectively and ensure scheduled properties are attended within required timescales.
• Work professionally when entering occupied properties and communal residential environments.
• Maintain a professional and respectful approach when dealing with residents, colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
• Use PPE and appropriate cleaning equipment in line with company procedures.
• Keep cleaning equipment and the vehicle clean, tidy and in good working order.
• Work independently while also supporting the wider Mobile Operations Team.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within commercial, domestic, housing association, communal or mobile cleaning. You will need to be reliable, organised and comfortable travelling between different locations throughout South Birmingham.

• Full UK Driving License and Access to your own vehicle
• Previous cleaning experience
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable and punctual approach
• Flexible and adaptable attitude
• Ability to work to cleaning schedules and deadlines
• Willingness to undertake DBS clearance

Important Information

An immediate start is available, subject to successful onboarding and DBS clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cleaner looking for ongoing temporary work with the potential for a permanent position.