Cleaning Assistant

FES Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A school cleaning service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness across different areas of the school. Responsibilities include operating cleaning machinery, reporting hazards, and following Health & Safety procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a proactive attitude and strong communication skills, with training provided for those without prior experience.

Qualifications

• Pro-active attitude is essential.
• Self-driven with good communication skills.
• Ability to form relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Clean various areas of the school site as directed.
• Operate cleaning machinery and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures as per company policies.

Skills

BICSc certification

Experience in a cleaning environment

Job description

Main Purpose

To maintain the school premises to a high standard of cleanliness; required to clean all rooms, including classrooms, offices, toilets, social spaces, staircases, and all other areas in use.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To be responsible for cleaning certain areas of the school site (these areas may vary from time to time to suit the business needs) as allocated by the cleaner in charge.
• To use cleaning materials as instructed by the Chargehand.
• To operate cleaning machinery in cleaning soft and hard surfaces, e.g., vacuum cleaners & scrubber driers.
• To maintain confidentiality in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors.
• Spot cleaning of spillages.
• Cleaning furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and door glass, windowsills, skirtings, radiators, walls, and any other surfaces within the allocated area.
• Emptying and cleaning waste and recycling bins.
• Cleaning toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounds.
• Mopping, scrubber drying or hard floor surfaces.
• Replenishing supplies in toilets and classrooms, etc.
• Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work, and locking doors.
• Reporting of misuse or vandalism.
• During holiday periods when the school is closed, cleaning is undertaken throughout the school, including scrubbing floors, removing chewing gum from floors, under desks, etc., high-level dusting, wall washing, and moving furniture on wheels to deep clean classrooms.
• Undertake any additional cleaning duties as directed by the Cleaning Area Supervisor or Soft Services Manager.
• All defects/hazards must be immediately reported to the Chargehand.
• To ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed, in accordance with company policies.

Skills & Knowledge

• BICSc certification to an appropriate level (preferred but not essential as full training will be given).
• Experience in a cleaning environment (preferred but not essential as full training will be given).

Person Specification

• A pro-active attitude.
• Self-driven.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to form relationships with clients and to exceed customer expectations.
• Approachable demeanor and a demonstrable commitment to team working.
• A commitment to continuing professional development in relation to themselves and their team members.