Day Cleaner

ACS International Schools; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS International School Cobham is seeking a reliable daytime Cleaner to join the Facilities team. The role is full time and permanent, 42.5 hours per week, 09:00–18:00, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year.

You will maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for someone with cleaning experience, COSHH awareness, and a responsible, independent work style who can commute to Cobham.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional or commercial cleaning.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Ability to handle manual tasks safely.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Able to commute to Cobham.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Comply with COSHH regulations and PPE requirements.
• Report faults in cleaning equipment and maintain tools.
• Maintain safe and hygienic areas for students, staff and visitors.
• Follow health and safety procedures and site rules.
• Support Cleaning Supervisor or Caretaking Manager as needed.

Skills

Cleaning experience

COSHH awareness

Manual handling

Reliable

Independent worker

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

ACS International School Cobham is seeking a reliable and conscientious Daytime Cleaner to join our Facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors.

This role is full time, permanent and for 42.5 hours per week, working 09:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard, ensuring all areas are clean, hygienic and well presented
• Complete all work efficiently, safely and in a cost-effective manner
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other members of staff
• Carry out visual inspections of cleaning machinery and portable equipment before use and report any faults
• Comply with COSHH regulations and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required
• Display appropriate warning signage when undertaking cleaning activities
• Follow lone working procedures where applicable
• Be familiar with emergency procedures, the location of first aid equipment and relevant risk assessments
• Work in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, including safe manual handling practices
• Follow site security procedures, including locking doors, securing windows, signing keys and radios in and out, and ensuring cleaning cupboards are locked
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Cleaning Supervisor or Caretaking Manager.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous cleaning experience within a professional or commercial environment
• Has an understanding of COSHH regulations
• Has knowledge of manual handling and general health and safety requirements
• Is experienced in using cleaning equipment and following professional cleaning procedures
• Is reliable, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service
• Can easily commute to Cobham/drives.

If you are dependable, hardworking and committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Location: ACS International School Cobham, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1BL
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks
Start Date: As soon as possible

Safeguarding:

ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.