Cleaning Operative

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Wintringham is seeking a reliable Cleaning Operative to maintain a clean, welcoming, and safe learning environment. You will be responsible for cleaning classrooms, corridors, toilets and offices, and for responding quickly to urgent cleaning needs.

The role entails following health and safety rules, safely operating cleaning equipment, and helping with deep cleaning during school holidays. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit for tasks involving lifting and standing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries with children.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, changing rooms, offices, and communal areas to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests and carry out emergency cleaning when required.
• Follow health and safety regulations and infection control procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and store materials securely.
• Assist with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Fitness

Safeguarding

Job description

At Oasis Academy Wintringham, we know that a clean and safe environment is essential for learning and wellbeing. We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our team and help us keep our Academy spotless, welcoming, and ready for success every day.

Your Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, corridors, toilets, changing rooms, offices, and communal areas to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests and carry out emergency cleaning when required.
• Follow health and safety regulations and infection control procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and store materials securely.
• Assist with deep cleaning during school holiday periods.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit for tasks involving lifting and standing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries with children.

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices.

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Wintringham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.