Communal Services Cleaner

Pertemps Tm; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Tm in Eastleigh is looking for a Communal Services Cleaner to join a housing environment client. This temp-to-perm role offers a 40-hour week over five days, with a van provided and benefits.

You will clean communal areas, manage waste, and ensure health and safety standards across entrances, stairwells, corridors and stores. The ideal candidate has demonstrable cleaning experience in housing settings, a full UK driving licence, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar housing/cleaning role.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean all communal areas including entrances, stairwells, corridors and bins as per specification.
• Use cleaning equipment to sweep, vacuum, wash floors and surfaces; clean internal windows as required.
• Carry out tasks following health and safety guidelines and the cleaning schedule.
• Maintain records of materials used and time spent; complete timesheets and tickets as required.
• Keep plant, tools and materials secure and well organised.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Communal Services Cleaner

LOCATION: Eastleigh

SALARY: Up to £26,208 per annum + van + benefits

DURATION: Perm - after a 12 week temp period

The Employer:

We are looking to fill the role of a Communal Services Cleaner within a housing environment, Our client is ambitious and have a huge 5 year plan which we are seeking an CSC to assist with, their main aim is to create a sustainable future for social housing, building new homes and investing in existing ones creating vibrant, thriving communities.

Role:

• Cleaning of all communal areas, entrances, stairwells, windows, corridors, bin stores and areas identified within the cleaning specification. This will include but is not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, washing of floors, walls, ceilings, doors and other fixtures and fittings; cleaning of internal windows (using ladders where required), litter picking, graffiti removal, carpet cleaning and erecting signs and notice boards when required.


• To carry out all work instructions in such a manner as to complete each job to a high standard in accordance with all Health and Safety requirements.


• Complete Fire Risk Assessments, alarms and emergency lighting in line with the scheduled programme for Communal Areas and advise any changes or defects as they arise.


• Organise workload in such a way as to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness using all resources available to them.


• Ensure all materials are available before starting works and all materials are used according to their design. Vehicle stock kept current and stocked accordingly.


• Maintain accurate records relating to use of materials, fuel, time spent on all works; and to complete appropriate work tickets, time sheets, stores requisitions, and other paperwork as required by management.


• Ensure all plant, equipment, vehicles, tools and stores in their charge are kept safe, secure and serviceable at all times.

The Candidate needs:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a Housing organisation/ cleaning position.


• Knowledge and understanding of the range of practical and technical issues relevant to the provision of carrying out communal cleaning.


• Knowledge and skills in the use of chemicals and mechanical devices associated with cleaning operations.


• Current holder of a full UK driving Licence.


• Ability to communicate effectively & accurately in a manner that is readily understood.


• Acting in a positive and courteous manner, listening to internal & external customers understanding their needs & requirements particularly when dealing with problems.


• Demonstrate clients’ Values and Behaviours

SUMMARY:

This is a Temp to Perm position, working a 40 hour week over 5 days.

The role requires a satisfactory Basic DBS check.