Evening Cleaning Operative Sherburn in Elmet Cleaning Operations · Leeds

Pareto FM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a dedicated cleaner to uphold high cleaning standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role involves window cleaning, supervising staff, and communicating effectively with clients and supervisors. Candidates should have prior cleaning experience and the ability to solve problems independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning required.
• Ability to supervise less experienced staff.
• High level of alertness and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out window cleaning and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Liaise with supervisors and communicate unresolved issues.

Skills

Tact

Diplomacy

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

To conform to the cleaning specification and schedules and carry out cleaning duties as required, with a view to continuously develop and improve quality standards.

To take a direct interest in the health and safety of yourself, your colleagues, and others who may be affected by your work activities.

Key duties:

1. To carry out window cleaning in line with the correct specifications and health and safety standards.
2. Update supervisor of any changes on site.
3. Liaise with supervisor/line manager to review sites and review work on the Jobber allocation system.
4. Be punctual and attend for duty as requested.
5. To achieve the highest standard of work, with a positive team spirit.
6. To continuously develop and improve quality standards.
7. To meet managers', clients', and company expectations.
8. To respond to any reasonable request of the company or client.
9. To ensure that products, equipment, and materials are properly maintained and stored.
10. To use your initiative to resolve problems where appropriate.
11. Ensure that your appearance and conduct comply with the company's expectations, and that appropriate clothing/PPE is always worn.
12. Communicate any unresolved cleaning issues.

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience

The job holder will be required to have experience within cleaning.

Interpersonal Skills

When dealing with client personnel and at all levels, the job holder must use tact and diplomacy to gain cooperation from client personnel and visitors.

Responsibility

Human Resource Management

The job holder is responsible for checking the quality of their work and supervising less experienced staff when required.

Physical Resource Management

- The job holder is responsible for the care of tools, completing appropriate maintenance, whether the property belongs to the client or Pareto.

- Confidentiality is required on all matters related to Pareto and the client.

Communication

Communication is oral/written, mostly internal with the site manager and client’s staff. It is generally straightforward. The job holder will liaise with contractors and visitors as needed.

Liaison

The job holder’s dealings with visitors and the media can affect the client’s image. They also liaise with inspectors and governing bodies visiting the site.

Mental Demands:

Judgement and Decision Making

The job holder decides how to tackle allocated work, sometimes with specifications, and may need to adjust priorities. Routine decisions are made daily based on experience, initiative, or discussions with the client’s contact.

Original Thought and Problem Solving

Tasks often involve original thought, especially when solving technical problems independently or with help from the Site Manager or client for unusual issues.

Concentration

A high level of alertness is required, especially when working with machinery and adhering to Health & Safety guidelines.

Flexibility

The role covers a wide range of activities with variable interruptions, requiring responsiveness to immediate needs or handling tasks outside of usual duties.

Working Conditions:

The job involves working outdoors in adverse weather, with responsibilities to assess personal risks, noise, and pollution risks associated with the environment and machinery.