Janitor - Leigh

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

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking experienced Janitor positions for the Greater Manchester Police in Leigh. The role requires performing various cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring health and safety compliance, and assisting with colleague training. Candidates must have prior janitorial experience, physical fitness, and a valid UK driving license. This is a full-time, temporary position with working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have previous janitorial/caretaking/handyman/portering experience in a medium to large scale organization.
• Must be fit to carry out the role including lifting, loading, unloading, and handling equipment.
• Must have a good attendance and performance record.

Responsibilities

• Perform general portering and cleaning duties.
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Ensure safety precautions when using equipment and materials.
• Provide cover for colleagues and assist in training.

Skills

Previous janitorial experience

Basic maintenance skills

Knowledge of cleaning equipment and methods

Physical fitness for lifting and carrying

Understanding of health and safety

Good attendance and performance record

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for experienced Janitorial positions to work for our client Greater Manchester Police at their location in Leigh.

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; dispatch and receipt of laundry, collection and disposal of refuse; and shredding of confidential waste (where appropriate). Where applicable, 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.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.