Cleaner in Charge

Rochdale Council; Castleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a reliable Cleaner in Charge for Brimrod Primary School in Rochdale. The role requires delivering high standards of cleanliness across designated areas and supporting a safe, tidy learning environment.

Hours total 26.5 per week with early and afternoon shifts during term time plus summer deep clean. Applicants should have practical maintenance skills, good communication and a proactive, flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

• Experience is essential; the role requires someone who is hard-working, energetic and honest with excellent customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in designated areas including toilets and facilities per cleaning spec.
• Complete practical handy person tasks as required.
• Work to tight timescales with a flexible approach; communicate clearly with school staff.
• Ensure a secure and safe environment with record keeping and compliance tasks.

Skills

Customer care

Health & Safety

Independent worker

Teamwork

Practical tasks

Flexible

Job description

External candidates to be eligible to apply for this post you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (e.g. your household must pay council tax to Rochdale council)

About the Role

Facilities Management are looking to appoint a Cleaner in Charge to work at Brimrod Primary School, Rochdale

The hours are 26.5 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday 6.30am-8.30am, Monday to Wednesday 2.30pm-6.00pm & Thursday to Friday 3.00pm-6.00pm Term Time Only plus 2 weeks during the summer holidays for the deep clean. Additional hours maybe required to meet the needs of the service to which the appropriate overtime will be paid. Hours maybe subject to change to meet the needs of the service

About you

We are looking for someone who is a hard-working, energetic and honest person with excellent customer care skills and the ability to provide a quality service at this busy school.

The successful candidate will:

• Responsible for maintaining an excellent standard of cleanliness of designated areas in the building and duties will include toilets and associated facilities against an agreed cleaning specification and good attention to detail.
• Able to complete practical handy person tasks.
• Ability to work to tight timescales is essential and a flexible approach
• Be able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly with and relate positively to all members of the school team.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at work
• Ability to recognise the importance of ensuring a secure and safe environment of the site to include record keeping and the completion of compliance tasks.

Experience is essential, although persons with skills appropriate and a willing attitude are invited to apply.

We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

Candidates who are unsuccessful after interview may be considered for casual caretaker/cleaner positions within Facilities Management. The hourly rate for a Casual Cleaner is £13.45 per hour.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Supporting Documents

• Policy on Recruitment of Ex Offenders
• Casual Cleaner Grade 1 Job Description and Person Specification
• Cleaner in Charge JD/PS