Janitor - Hough End

Adecco; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Janitors for a temporary role. Responsibilities include general cleaning, maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates must have prior janitorial experience, be fit for physical tasks, and hold a full UK driving licence. The role is based in Willenhall, requiring availability Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial/caretaking/handyman/portering experience.
• Experience carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment, materials and methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform general portering duties like moving furniture and managing deliveries.
• Carry out cleaning duties including carpet shampooing and wall cleaning.
• Ensure safety precautions are taken when using equipment.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Basic maintenance skills

Health and safety awareness

Manual handling capabilities

Good attendance record

Job description

Adecco are pleased to recruit experienced Janitor’s to work for Greater Manchester Police at their location in Hough End.

These roles will be working a temporary contract Monday to Friday between 7am and 3pm and 8am and 4pm full time hours.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVING TO UNDERGO POLICE VETTING YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform general portering duties, including moving furniture; receiving store deliveries and distribution of store items; despatch and receipt of laundry, collection and disposal of refuse; and shredding of confidential waste (where appropriate). Where applicable the operation of waste and refuse compactor.

To perform general cleaning duties to include:

• 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.
• Removal of litter and curtilage.

To carry out basic maintenance tasks including replacing light bulbs and tubes; fixing curtain rails and signs; affixing notice boards; repairing shelves; repairing/replacing door handles, locks, door strips; re-securing floor coverings; small areas of painting and redecorating.

To ensure all reasonable safety precautions are taken (including postings warning signs where appropriate) when using equipment and materials and reporting faults to the supervisor. To maintain equipment and tools in safe working condition.

To provide cover for colleagues (janitors and cleaners) and assist with training of new cleaners/janitors as requested.

To promote and comply with GMP's policies on health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Must have previous janitorial/caretaking/handyman/portering experience, working within a medium to large scale organisation.
• Must have experience of carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs - replacing light bulbs, fixing curtain rails, mounting shelves, painting etc.
• Must have knowledge of basic cleaning equipment, materials and methods - high level cleaning, carpet cleaning etc.
• Must 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.
• Must be capable of basic recording/checking functions - weekly fire alarm tests and lift checks, ladder safety checks and asbestos monitoring - training will be provided.
• Must have an understanding of health and safety particularly around manual handling, working at height, COSHH and the safe use of equipment.
• Must have a good attendance and performance record.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work with insurance for business purposes - multiple sites covered.

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