Janitor

JOBSTORE UK LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking an experienced Janitor for a role in North Manchester. The position requires maintaining cleanliness and safety standards across various sites. Candidates must possess janitorial skills, a valid Enhanced DBS certificate, and a full UK driving license. The job is full-time, requiring 37 hours of work per week, and includes responsibilities like carpet cleaning and basic maintenance to ensure a satisfactory working environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Previous experience in a medium to large organization.
• Good verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of grounds and car parks.
• Perform high-level and carpet cleaning tasks.
• Manage replenishing toiletries and equipment.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Basic maintenance skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Understanding of health and safety

Job description

Jobstore is looking for an experienced Janitor to join one of our longstanding clients based in North Manchester.

You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 08.00am-16.00pm. All applicants must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate.

To undertake duties concerned with the maintenance and care of the premises both internally and externally, so as to ensure a safe and satisfactory working environment.

Main Duties:

• Grounds and car park areas as appropriate.
• Carpet shampooing.
• Wall cleaning.
• Stripping and sealing floor surfaces, using spray burnishing and other automatic equipment.
• Blinds and light fittings.
• Replenishing roller towels, soap, toilet rolls and other toiletries.
• Kitchen extraction units.
• High level cleaning.
• In wintertime undertake gritting of car parks and paths.
• Setting up and breaking down of rooms for seminars etc.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous janitorial / caretaking / handyman / portering experience, working within a medium to large scale organisation.
• Experience of carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs: replacing light bulbs, fixing curtain rails, mounting shelves, painting etc.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment, materials and methods.
• High level cleaning, carpet cleaning etc
• Have a good understanding of the English language both verbal communication and written text.
• Be fit to carry out the role of a janitor including lifting, loading, unloading, carrying equipment & furniture, bending, pushing and handling equipment. The role will include leaf clearance and spreading grit to car parks, paths and walkways in the winter months plus setting up rooms for meetings and training.
• Be capable of basic recording / checking functions: weekly fire alarm tests and lift checks, ladder safety checks and asbestos monitoring.
• Training will be provided.
• An understanding of health and safety particularly around manual handling, working at height, COSHH and the safe use of equipment.
• A good attendance and performance record.
• A full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work with insurance for business purposes.

Other Information:

• Multiple sites covered.
• Please submit your CV and interest via the apply link.
• Jobstore is an Equal Opportunities employer and will welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.