Cleaning Operative - Peacehaven Community School

EMCOR UK; Lewes; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

EMCOR UK is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Peacehaven Community School. This part-time, permanent role involves maintaining cleanliness across the school premises and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position comes with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year

Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, etc.

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash - Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in workplace cleaning preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English for safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various cleaning tasks to meet contractual standards.
• Report any repairs noticed during cleaning duties.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Good time keeping

Customer service

Methodical approach

Job description

Cleaning Operative - Peacehaven Community School

EMCOR UK Peacehaven, England, United Kingdom

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Duties/Responsibilities

Salary: £11,466 per annum + OT

Working hours: Monday to Friday- 15.00 - 18.30

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: Peacehaven Community School, Peacehaven

Salary: £11,466 per annum + OT

Working hours: Monday to Friday- 15.00 - 18.30

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

Required to undertake duties as directed and respond to reactive requests, providing best practice in all cleaning activities carried out to uphold company values at all times and to meet contractual deliverables.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out cleaning tasks to ensure the agreed standards and ensure workload is prioritised and completed.
• Ensure any repairs noticed during cleaning duties are reported.
• Ensure a timely response to any service shortfalls identified.
• Conduct all necessary daily maintenance on machinery (as trained) and report any issues.
• Carry out additional or special cleans as instructed.
• Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are available in nominated cleaning stores and where necessary requests for replenishments are submitted.
• Attend and complete training as required.
• Use chemicals and equipment as trained.
• Liaise with customers and clients in a professional manner, escalating as required to ensure resolution.
• To always work safely, raising any health and safety risks or hazards.
• Good housekeeping of equipment and consumables and storage areas.
• clean all areas of the school as directed by the Premises Manager in accordance with good cleaning principles, to the required standards, as laid down by the EMCOR SLA & Cleaning Services Specification and Local Education Authority requirements.
• To operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment in accordance with site training, instructions and manufacturers recommendations.
• To dilute and use cleaning products and materials as instructed and to manufacturers recommendations.
• Carry out regular replenishments of consumable items as directed by the Premises Manager in all toilets/activity areas inc. soap, toilet paper etc.
• To collect and remove all waste and rubbish from classrooms, activity areas and toilets in the school and remove to the agreed collection point for collection by the sub-contractor as directed.
• During school closure periods, carry out such duties as required to a deep clean level as directed by the Premises Manager to meet the L.E.A.s required standards. This will include walls, doors, FFE, carpets and polished floors, involving the application of polishes/seals and carpet shampooing based on the manufacturers recommended procedures.
• Notify the Helpdesk/Premises Manager or other designated EMCOR personnel of the necessity for any repair or maintenance work required for the safe and efficient operation of the school, retaining any detached parts found.
• To observe and comply with all Health and Safety policies, COSHH and other codes of practice for cleaning staff.
• In case of staffing short falls due to sickness or absenteeism, to assist in cleaning other areas as directed by the Helpdesk or Premises Managers. To carry out emergency cleaning duties, as and when required due to accident, sickness or vandalism.
• To carry out cleaning activities where a health hazard exists, subject to Risk Assessment, any PPE being identified and in place.
• To comply with instructions relating to security and confidentiality.
• Carrying out other duties and services which are not covered by any of the events listed above and within reasonable requirements and skills level, which include but not limited to (deputising other roles within sickness/holidays, collecting/delivering goods from other sites or suppliers etc) working additional hours over and above your contracted hours.
  
  

Person Specification

Who You’ll Be

• Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage
• Good time keeping
• Experience of providing good customer service
• Methodical and meticulous approach to work
• Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed
  
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
  
  

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

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