Cleaner in Charge

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

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a Cleaner in Charge to manage cleaning duties at Langley Family Hub in Middleton. The role supports a busy hub with evening hours (Mon 5pm-8:30pm, Tue 4pm-6:30pm, Thu & Fri 4:15pm-6:30pm) with potential overtime and flexible work to meet service needs.

The ideal candidate is hard-working, energetic, honest, with strong customer care and the ability to deliver a high-quality cleaning service while maintaining safety and compliance on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining a busy building.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety at work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication with users of the Family Hub.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of designated areas to a high standard per cleaning specification.
• Carry out practical handy person tasks as required.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and hub users, ensuring a safe environment.
• Record keeping and compliance tasks to support a secure site.

Skills

Customer care

Flexible

Independent worker

Team player

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 Langley Family Hub, Middleton

The hours are currently 10.5 hours per week Monday 5pm-8.30pm, Tuesday 4pm-6.30pm, Thursday and Friday 4.15pm-6.30pm. Hours maybe be subject to change to meet the needs of the service. Overtime maybe available and will be paid in accordance as required. This is an all year-round contract and holidays can be taken throughout the year subject to approval.

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 Family Hub.

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 Family Hub Centre.
• 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.

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