Cleaner in Charge

Schools’ Choice; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Ver tags Integrated facilities management company is seeking a Cleaner in Charge at Becket RC Comprehensive School in Nottingham. You will lead an on-site cleaning team, supervise colleagues and maintain high cleanliness standards across classrooms and communal areas.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 1:15pm–5:40pm (22 hours per week, 42 weeks per year). Applicants should have cleaning experience and a proactive, reliable approach to work and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is essential; supervisory experience is desirable.
• A positive and reliable approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• The ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to providing excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting cleaning colleagues to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Carrying out routine cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas.
• Managing cleaning schedules and overseeing daily tasks.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning materials when required.
• Ensuring Health and Safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Reporting maintenance or safety concerns to management.
• Using cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Are you passionate about cleaning, teamwork, 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 Becket RC Comprehensive, NG2 7QY, you will be working 1:15pm to 5:40pm, Monday to Friday, 22 hours per week, 42 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment while leading the on site cleaning team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting cleaning colleagues to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Carrying out routine cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas.
• Managing cleaning schedules and overseeing daily tasks.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning materials when required.
• Ensuring Health and Safety requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns to management.
• Using cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous cleaning experience is essential, supervisory experience is desirable.
• A positive and reliable approach to work.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• The ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to providing excellent service.

What You'll Bring

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Pride in maintaining high cleaning standards.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A flexible and dependable approach.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

• 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.