Part Time Afternoon Cleaner

Equans UK & Ireland; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

EAP and wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is recruiting a Part time Afternoon Cleaner based at Noel Baker Academy in DE24 0BR. This permanent role covers 15 hours per week with a salary of £9,341.85 per annum and benefits.

You will work Monday to Friday 15:30–18:30, perform cleaning duties to high standards, follow health and safety procedures, and pass Enhanced DBS clearance. The role includes holidays, benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience within the cleaning/hospitality industry with proven knowledge of housekeeping best practices.
• Good Timekeeping and attendance record.
• An outgoing personality with strong customer service focus.
• Proven experience of delivering a high-quality service with an eye for detail, and the ability to communicate those expectations to the rest of the team to achieve the same high standards.

Responsibilities

• To carry out all work as requested.
• Keep working areas at the highest standard of hygiene, health and safety and presentation.
• Report to Caretaker any maintenance issues that may arise.
• Follow all company systems and processes and wear the uniform at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and COSHH laws and company policies.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Timekeeping

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Equans is recruiting for a Part time Afternoon Cleaner to be based in Noel Baker Academy DE24 0BR. This is a permanent role working 15 hours per week. On offer is salary of £9,341.85 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

• 49-week contract - 39 weeks = 15 hours a week
• Monday - Friday 15:30 - 18:30
• 4 weeks set holiday
• No holiday is to be taken during term time or when deep cleans are taken place
• Deep clean dates are given 1 year in advance which normally fall as below
• Deep clean 4 weeks a year
• February 1 week Monday - Friday 7:00am - 11:30am
• April 1 week Monday - Friday 7:00am - 11:30am
• August 2 weeks Monday - Friday 7:00am - 11:30am

What you will deliver

• To carry out all work as requested.
• The Cleaning Operative will be expected to make sure that all their working areas in these premises are kept to the highest standard of hygiene, health and safety and presentation.
• Report to Caretaker any maintenance issues that may arise.
• Be used to working under pressure, problem solve and to use their initiative when necessary.
• Ensure to follow all company systems and processes.
• Observe the site rules and maintain a smart appearance and wearing the companies uniform at all times.
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and COSHH laws or regulations to make certain that all company Health and Safety policies, procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that instructions for the maintenance, cleaning and storage of equipment are always followed.
• Ensure cupboards are kept clean and locked when not in use.
• Be proactive and creative in improving current best working practises, while following the company safety procedures.
• Be prepared to perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Caretaker.
• Be willing to deal with individual customer requests in a polite and professional manner at all times to exceed the customer's expectations.

For this role you must undergo an Enhanced DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essential.

What we offer.

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5X times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

Essential

• Experience within the cleaning/hospitality industry with proven knowledge of housekeeping best practices.
• Good Timekeeping and attendance record.
• An outgoing personality with strong customer service focus.
• Proven experience of delivering a high-quality service with an eye for detail, and the ability to communicate those expectations to the rest of the team to achieve the same high standards.

Desirable

• BICS qualified or similar desirable

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we're committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve. Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.