Mobile Cleaner - North Locality (3 Posts)

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Ballymena; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Mobile Cleaner to join the Cleaning Service Mobile Team. You will perform cleaning across premises as directed by the line manager, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety.

The role requires experience in cleaning, ability to travel as needed, and compliance with COSHH and health and safety regulations. This position is typically based on-site within Education Authority facilities and involves working as part of a team with opportunities

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
• Evidence of knowledge of cleaning methods / machinery and Health & Safety requirements including COSHH.
• Effective communication skills; able to work in a team; good organisational skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop and clean floors and surfaces as directed.
• Clean toilets and remove litter; maintain cleanliness of fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out duties in line with Health & Safety regulations and COSHH.

Skills

Three months cleaning experience

Mobility/transport availability

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organisation & initiative

Tools

COSHH awareness

Job description

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

you must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

you must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

the stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.

please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.

in the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Essential Criteria Method Of Assessment Experience

Have of a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other To meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation the successful applicant will be required to undertake mandatory training provided by the EA cleaning service prior to commencing employment further details will be issued to the successful candidates.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other The successful candidate will be required to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

OR be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Knowledge

Evidence Of Knowledge Of:

• the requirements of a School Cleaner
• cleaning methods / machinery
• Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH

Interview Skills / Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Effective team working skills
• Good organisational skills and an ability to work on own initiative to complete tasks on time and to the required standard

Interview Values Orientation

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Desirable Criteria Method of Assessment

Experience

• Have a minimum of one year’s working experience in a cleaning role
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery)
• Shortlisting by Application Form

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre‑employment stage.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Mobile Cleaner REPORTS TO: Designated Line Manager JOB PURPOSE: Undertake, as part of the Cleaning Service Mobile Team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.
• Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M.
• Polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

General Conditions

• Carry out all duties to comply with: a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978; b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; c) The COSHH Regulations; d) Codes of Practice.
• Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
• Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority procedure.
• Absence must be reported in line with Education Authority’s Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.
• When carrying out cleaning duties protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn.
• Flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.
• Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

Training

• Employees will accept any training for jobs graded at a higher level than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the Authority for the higher-level duties to be carried out.
• Employees must accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties up to and including their own grade. The training to include:
• Induction Training
• Refresher Training

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.