Communal Services Cleaner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Benefits package

Job summary

RGB in Eastleigh is seeking a Communal Services Cleaner for a contract role based in Eastleigh to maintain cleanliness across shared spaces in social housing.

The role involves cleaning entrances, stairwells, windows, and other communal areas, with duties including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and maintaining health and safety. A van is provided and a benefits package accompanies the position; basic DBS check is required. This temp-to-perm role starts with a twelve-week trial.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing/communal cleaning environments.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean all communal areas: entrances, stairwells, windows, corridors, bin stores.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop floors; wash walls, ceilings, doors and fixtures.
• Clean internal windows (using ladders); litter pick; graffiti removal.
• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments and safety checks as scheduled.
• Organise workload to maximise efficiency; manage materials and records.
• Ensure plant, equipment, vehicles and stores are safe and serviceable.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning equipment

Job description

This contract role based in Eastleigh involves maintaining cleanliness across shared spaces within social housing. A Communal Services Cleaner handles entrances, stairwells, corridors, windows, bin stores and other specified zones. Duties cover sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors, plus washing walls, ceilings, doors and fixtures. The position pays £12.60 hourly, rising to a permanent post following a twelve-week trial. A van and benefits come with the package. Applicants should show reliability, physical stamina and awareness of health and safety. Working hours follow a standard weekly pattern, typically Monday to Friday. Prior cleaning experience helps, though training may be offered. The employer seeks someone who takes pride in keeping neighbourhoods tidy and welcoming for residents.

JOB TITLE: Communal Services Cleaner

LOCATION: Eastleigh

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

DURATION: Perm - after a 12 week temp period 104270

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 and accurately in a manner that is readily understood.
• Acting in a positive and courteous manner, listening to internal and external customers understanding their needs and 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.