Cleaning Assistant PT

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning service provider is seeking a cleaner in Scotland. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across various premises, with responsibilities including cleaning, using machinery, and reporting issues. Candidates should have a proactive attitude and may receive training for certifications. This role emphasizes teamwork and good communication.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering a similar role.
• Full training will be given for BICSc certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all areas.
• Report defects/hazards to the Head-Cleaner.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

BICSc certification

Experience in a cleaning environment

Good communication skills

Pro-active attitude

Job description

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


Duties & Responsibilities












• To be responsible for cleaning certain areas of the 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 Centre Head/Duty Managers.
• To operate cleaning machinery in cleaning soft and hard surfaces, e.g. vacuum cleaners and polishers.
• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors.
• Spot cleaning of spillages.
• Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and polishing door glass and windows.
• Emptying and cleaning waste and recycling bins.
• Cleaning toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounds.
• Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces.
• Wiping and polishing and straightening furniture.
• Replenishing supplies in toilets and Gym area’s, etc.
• Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work, locking doors when rooms are completed.
• Reporting of misuse or vandalism to the Centre Head or Duty Managers
• During site closures, or annual deep cleans routine cleaning is undertaken throughout the Site. This may include stripping and sealing floors, removing chewing gum from floors, under desks, etc., high level dusting, wall washing, and moving furniture to deep clean classrooms, etc.
• Undertake any additional cleaning duties as directed, by the Centre Head or Duty Managaers
• All defects/hazards must be immediately reported to the Head-Cleaner.
• 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).
• A track record of delivering a similar role.
• Experience in a cleaning environment, preferably multi-site.
Person Specification






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