Cleaner - Dinas Powys Primary x2

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the Vale of Glamorgan seeks a dedicated cleaner to assist in delivering effective cleaning services at Dinas Powys Primary. Candidates should have experience in the cleaning industry, possess good communication skills, and be physically capable of performing manual tasks. This role offers flexible hours during term time and recess, along with an engaging environment committed to community service.

Qualifications

• Experience in the cleaning industry or related environment.
• Basic understanding of cleaning tasks.
• Ability to converse with public and client officers.
• Physically capable of manual labor.
• Willingness to work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing effective cleaning service.
• Cover other cleaners during absences.
• Assist in training cleaning staff.
• Perform various cleaning tasks as required.

Skills

Previous experience in cleaning

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Positive and self-motivated

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

About Us

To provide a cleaning service for building cleaning clients.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 1, SCP 2, £24,309, £12.60ph (Pro Rata)

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Monday to Friday.

Term time 10 hrs/week (38 weeks).

Recess 8 hrs/week (5 weeks).

Main Place of Work: Dinas Powys Primary (Upper School)

Description:

• To assist in providing an effective cleaning service to building cleaning clients
• To cover other cleaners during periods of holidays, sickness, staff shortages and other absences.
• To occasionally assist the chargehand /Site Supervisor with the training of cleaning staff.
• To undertake all aspects of cleaning tasks such as; carpet cleaning and steam cleaning, all site specification cleaning, builders cleans, recess cleaning and other cleaning not normally stated in the site specification.
  
  

About You

You will need:

• Previous experience of working within the cleaning industry or a cleaning related discipline/environment
• Basic understanding of the various cleaning tasks required to provide an efficient and effective premises Cleaning Service
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to converse with members of the public and client officers.
• Be physically able to carry out manual and active labouring duties.
• Must be able to work on own initiative and undertake duties in an effective manner
• Positive and self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changes in priorities and demands.
• Be prepared to work irregular hours.
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
  
  

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both

For Further Information, contact: Lynne Armstrong, [e-mail] / 02920 673120

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.