Cleaner in Charge

Vertas Group; Kirklington CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas Group is seeking a Cleaner in Charge at Kirklington Primary, NG22 8NG. This role is 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00–08:30, 44 weeks per year, paying £13.21 per hour.

You will supervise on-site cleaners, allocate duties, perform quality checks, maintain records, and ensure high hygiene standards. The role requires prior cleaning experience and right to work in the UK, with safeguarding checks part of our process.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Great communication skills and experience in a similar cleaning setting.
• A team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting cleaning colleagues on site
• Allocating daily cleaning duties and monitoring performance
• Cleaning toilets and washrooms
• Wiping down tables and surfaces
• General cleaning duties across classrooms and communal areas
• Hoovering and mopping floors
• Completing quality checks and maintaining cleaning records
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained
• Reporting any issues, defects or hazards promptly
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

Skills

Cleaning experience

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about cleaning, leadership, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Cleaner in Charge to join our Facilities Team.

Who are Vertas?

Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Based at Kirklington Primary, NG22 8NG, you will be working 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 08:30, 44 weeks per year. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high cleaning standards across the site while supporting and overseeing the day to day delivery of the cleaning service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting cleaning colleagues on site
• Allocating daily cleaning duties and monitoring performance
• Cleaning toilets and washrooms
• Wiping down tables and surfaces
• General cleaning duties across classrooms and communal areas
• Hoovering and mopping floors
• Completing quality checks and maintaining cleaning records
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained
• Reporting any issues, defects or hazards promptly
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

Who are we looking for?

• Previous cleaning experience is essential
• Previous supervisory experience is desirable
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Great communication skills and experience in a similar cleaning setting
• A team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation

What You'll Bring

• A passion for cleanliness and customer service
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Leadership and people management skills
• The right to work in the UK

Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre employment checks, which may include:

* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check * Children's Barred List check (where applicable) * Right to Work checks * Satisfactory references * Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable) * Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable) * Assessment of suitability to work with children

* This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.