Full Time Cleaner Lowther Castle Ltd

Lowther Castle; Penrith; Hybride; GBP 10 000 - 13 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20% off Admissions Shop

50% off food and drink

Free staff car parking

Free entry for staff and guests

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Résumé du poste

Lowther Castle and Gardens is seeking a Full Time Cleaner, possibly part-time for the right candidate, to maintain high cleanliness standards across the venue. You'll work closely with the Visitor Services Manager to ensure the venue provides a welcoming experience for visitors.

Your responsibilities include daily cleaning of various areas, periodic deep cleaning, and monitoring supplies. The role requires physical fitness and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Exceptional level of detail.
• Full clean driving license is preferred.
• Must be physically capable of performing 8 hours of physical work each day.

Responsabilités

• Clean toilets, baby changing facilities, gallery, office spaces, and other areas daily.
• Monitor supplies and report shortages.
• Perform periodic deep cleaning as scheduled.
• Provide additional cleaning during busy times.
• Report maintenance issues to the manager.

Connaissances

High standards of cleanliness

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Time management

Good level of fitness

Flexibility and adaptability

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOWTHER CASTLE AND GARDENS

Lowther Castle & Gardens is a prizewinning visitor attraction with 125,000 visitors annually. Castle ruins, 130 acres of gardens, a huge adventure playground and a permanent historical exhibition await visitors from far and near. The venue is constantly being improved and for every visitor, there is always something new to see and enjoy.

Job title Full Time Cleaner (Part Time considered for the right candidate)

Responsible to Visitor Services Manager

Based at Lowther Castle and Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

Hourly rate £12.71

Overall purpose and key objectives

To ensure that the visitor attraction offers an attractive and welcoming experience by ensuring that designated areas are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and tidiness.

Overall purpose

You will work as part of the cleaning team at Lowther Castle to deliver the following:

• To follow a scheduled plan of work to keep designated areas clean and tidy.
• To provide additional cleaning services for busy periods or when a deep cleaning is required.
• To be aware of and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Main Duties

• Daily cleaning of the toilets and baby changing facilities throughout the site. Cleaning of the gallery, office spaces, meeting room, staircases, and other areas according to a scheduled plan of work. This includes dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning internal glass doors and restroom cleaning/ re-stocking.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and equipment and report shortages when re-orders are required.
• Periodic deep cleaning of premises and other one-off programmes, as agreed with manager. This could include wall washing or cleaning of inside windows.

• Provide additional cleaning services, as requested by the manager, at particularly busy times (for example bank holidays). This will involve monitoring the restrooms and cleaning/restocking as required, monitoring and tidying outdoor seating and delivery areas.
• Provide a clean environment in our admissions exhibition areas.

• Report any maintenance issues requiring repair the manager.
• Keep equipment and work tools tidy and in good working order, reporting any faults to the manager.
• To ensure correct sinage is in place to ensure convenience and safety.
• Work safely, complying with risk and COSHH assessments and other health and safety regulations. Be aware of responsibilities regarding health and safety of themselves and others and act accordingly.

• This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews as directed from time to time.

Person Specification

Proven ability and competencies

• Proven ability to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Exceptional level of detail

Other skills and abilities

• Full clean driving license.

Personal Qualities

• A highly motivated individual who takes pride in a job well done.
• Well organized; able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to follow planned work schedule.
• Good level of fitness to carry out the role.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Self-motivated
• Capable of following instructions and learn new techniques.
• Strong time management skills to ensure all work is completed by the end of shift
• Demonstrate an understanding of standard cleaning supplies and equipment
• Self-motivated and take the initiative to determine and complete necessary tasks, even with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Must be physically capable of performing 8 hours of physical work each day
• Possess a strong attention to detail

Benefits

• 20% off in our Admissions Shop
• 50% off food and drink in our Cafe
• Free staff car parking
• Free entry to Lowther Castle and Gardens with friends and family
• 28 days holiday (pro rata for part time)