Cleaner (Nursery Based)

Happy Days Nurseries; Newquay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Blue Light Card membership

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Newquay is hiring a dedicated Cleaner to join our nursery team. You will help maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment for the children and staff, contributing to our high standards of cleanliness and safety across the premises.

This part-time role offers a flexible schedule (10 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with benefits including a pension and Blue Light Card membership.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Good organisational skills and ability to plan own work.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to high standards.
• Good communication and teamwork with colleagues.
• Proactive, flexible and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery.
• Complete cleaning duties to the highest standards with attention to detail.
• Ensure nursery areas are clean, safe, tidy and welcoming.
• Follow health and safety procedures and stay alert to hazards.
• Use cleaning equipment and resources safely.
• Organise and plan cleaning tasks to cover all areas.
• Work flexibly and support the wider nursery team.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and share information.
• Take initiative in daily cleaning tasks.
• Help maintain a safe, hygienic environment supporting children's wellbeing.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Health and safety awareness

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive and flexible

Job description

Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Salary: Up to £12.71 per hour (DOE)
Additional Benefits: Pension, Funded Blue Light Card Membership & More
Contract: Part-time, All Year Round
Hours: 10hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Happy Days

Happy Days is growing, and we're looking for a dedicated Cleaner to join our nursery team at Newquay.

As a Cleaner, you'll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment for the children and colleagues in our care.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children's health, safety and wellbeing by ensuring our nursery remains clean, welcoming and well maintained.

The Role

As a Cleaner, you'll help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery, ensuring all areas are safe, tidy and ready for children and staff.

You'll take pride in your work, pay close attention to detail and work collaboratively with the wider nursery team to support a clean and welcoming environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery.
• Complete cleaning duties to the highest standards, paying close attention to detail.
• Ensure nursery areas are clean, safe, tidy and welcoming.
• Follow health and safety procedures and remain aware of potential hazards.
• Use cleaning equipment and resources appropriately and safely.
• Organise and plan cleaning duties to ensure all tasks are completed effectively.
• Work flexibly and support the wider nursery team as required.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and share relevant information.
• Take initiative and demonstrate a proactive approach to daily cleaning tasks.
• Help maintain a safe and hygienic environment that supports children's health and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual who takes pride in their work and is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous cleaning experience.
• A strong awareness of health and safety and potential hazards.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to plan your own work.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• A proactive, flexible and supportive approach to work.

What We Offer

We're proud to provide a supportive working environment where our people feel valued and can maintain a positive work-life balance.

Flexible Working

We recognise that everyone's circumstances are different and offer:

• Full-time, part-time and flexible working options.
• Support to find working arrangements that work for you.

Learning & Development

• Opportunities to develop your cleaning skills and knowledge of health and safety.
• Support from the wider nursery team.
• Recognition and celebration for long service.

Health and Wellbeing

• Generous annual leave from day one
• Extra days off for Christmas and personal day
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing Support

Check out our full range of Benefits here: [LINK TO BENEFITS BROCHURE]

Inclusion & Safeguarding

Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required pre-employment and vetting checks, including verification of the right to work in the UK.