Domestic Assistant

Manchester Arndale; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company is seeking a Domestic Assistant in England to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleanliness, waste disposal, and following health and safety guidelines. Applicants should have GCSEs including Maths and English, good communication skills, and knowledge of cleaning standards. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a supportive team dedicated to high standards.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be required for the role.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with staff to maintain a safe environment.
• Regularly remove waste and follow correct disposal procedures.
• Use cleaning agents in accordance with safety instructions.
• Undertake deep cleaning as required.
• Report faulty equipment to the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Experience with cleaning standards

IT literacy

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday

08.00 - 14.30 - 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in creating a safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors? Join our team as a Domestic Assistant and be part of a supportive and dedicated group.

If you are committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring a welcoming environment, apply now and join us in making a difference!

Key Responsibilities:

• The Domestic Assistant should work closely with other staff to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors.
• Regular removal of waste ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures and ensuring that bags are disposed of in the correct waste bins in designated areas. Ensuring that clinical waste bags are secured with correct tape in accordance with hospital procedures and colour coding.
• To use all chemicals/cleaning agents in a safe and economical manner and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the business.
• Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains.
• To report immediately to the Hotel Services Team Leader any defective machinery for further reporting to the Estates Department for repair.

Ideal Candidate Criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Educated to GCSE standard, including Maths and English.
• Experience and knowledge of computer technologies.
• Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness and understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.