Cleaning & Hygiene Operative – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Local Government Pension

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a reliable Cleaning & Hygiene Operative to join the facilities team at Chepstow School in Monmouthshire. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety to provide a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Alternate duties include safe operation of cleaning equipment, stock monitoring, and adherence to health and safeguarding procedures within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or hygiene experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and hardworking approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of health and safety importance.
• Willingness to follow workplace procedures and policies.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wash floors and walls.
• Dust and polish surfaces and furniture.
• Empty litter bins and dispose of waste.
• Clean toilets and other sanitary areas to a high hygiene standard.
• Safely operate vacuum cleaners and floor-cleaning/scrubbing machines.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and correctly.
• Monitor cleaning materials and ensure adequate stock is available.
• Report faults or damage to cleaning equipment to the supervisor.
• Follow the Council’s cleaning procedures and quality standards.
• Follow health and safeguarding procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the wider Facilities/Cleaning team.
• Attend training required for the role.

Skills

Cleaning/hygiene experience

Good communication skills

Reliable and hardworking

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Follow workplace procedures

Willingness to training

Welsh language desirable

Job description

Cleaning & Hygiene Operative

Location: Chepstow School, Monmouthshire
Employer: Monmouthshire County Council
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–7:30pm
Pay: £13.45 per hour
DBS: Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List Check required

About the Role

Monmouthshire County Council is looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaning & Hygiene Operative to join the Facilities team at Chepstow School.

You will be responsible for ensuring the school is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and safety, helping to provide a clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wash floors and walls.
• Dust and polish surfaces and furniture.
• Empty litter bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Clean toilets and other sanitary areas to a high hygiene standard.
• Safely operate vacuum cleaners and floor-cleaning/scrubbing machines.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and correctly.
• Monitor cleaning materials and ensure adequate stock is available.
• Report any faults or damage to cleaning equipment to the supervisor.
• Follow the Council’s cleaning procedures and quality standards.
• Follow all relevant health & safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the wider Facilities/Cleaning team.
• Attend any training required for the role.

About You

• Previous cleaning or hygiene experience.
• Good communication skills.
• A reliable, flexible and hardworking approach.
• The ability to work under pressure and maintain required standards.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety.
• The ability and willingness to follow workplace procedures and policies.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Working Environment

This is a school-based position, so the successful candidate must understand the importance of safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children and young people.

An Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List Check will be required.

Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Term-time working
• Local Government Pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment