Cleaning Operative

Schools’ Choice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas is based at Leeds West Academy, LS13 1DQ, and is seeking a cleaner for 16 hours per week (Mon-Thu 3pm-6.15pm, Fri 3pm-6pm), 52 weeks per year. You will maintain cleanliness to a high standard that meets our expectations and delights customers.

We welcome applicants with cleaning experience, but it is not essential; independence, reliability, and strong communication are valued. A team player with a positive attitude and the right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Great communication skills and experience in similar cleaning setting.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.
• A team player providing an excellent service across the Verts Group.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning toilets and washrooms
• Wiping down tables and surfaces
• General cleaning duties across classrooms & communal areas
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained

Skills

Cleaning experience

Independent working

Communication skills

Team player

Decision making with Verts in mind

Adaptability

Job description

Who are Verts?

Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. We'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role

Based at Leeds West Academy, LS13 1DQ, you will be working 16 hours per week, Mon - Thurs 3pm - 6.15pm & Fri 3pm - 6pm. 52 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in maintaining cleanliness to a high standard that meets our standards and delights our customers.

Your responsibilities

• Cleaning toilets and washrooms
• Wiping down tables and surfaces
• General cleaning duties across classrooms & communal areas
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained

Who are we looking for?

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Great communication skills and experience in similar cleaning setting
• A team player providing an excellent service across the Verts Group
• The ability to make the best decisions with Verts in mind
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation

What You'll Bring

• A passion for cleanliness and customer service
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The right to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, which may include:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
• Right to Work checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of qualifications and professional registrations (where applicable)
• Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)
• Assessment of suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.