School Cleaner

Pinnacle Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temporary period

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a dedicated School Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at Ravenshall Primary School, Dewsbury. The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm during term time, with hours extended to 8 am – 4 pm in school holidays. Temporary-to-permanent, weekly pay in the temporary period, then monthly pay on permanent hire.

If you take pride in delivering clean, safe spaces and meet the DBS check requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• The ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals, including COSHH.
• Cleaning experience in a school environment would be preferred
• DBS check required to meet safeguarding regulations with references.

Responsibilities

• Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, and replenish all consumable dispensers
• Cleaning classrooms; damp-wipe tables, legs, chairs, desks and hard surfaces, including window sills and skirting boards
• Cleaning of internal glazing
• Vacuum all soft floors and carpets, including barrier matting
• To clean and sanitise touch points, door handles, push plates, and other surfaces
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Periodic deep cleaning during specified school holidays
• To ensure you are adhering to the colour coding directives and regularly changing mop heads, cloths, and other equipment
• To ensure the correct collection, storage, and removal of waste/rubbish from the work area to the collection point.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

Team player

School cleaning experience

Job description

Pinnacle Group is looking for a dedicated School Cleaner (including school holidays) to ensure that the internal school facilities are cleaned to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. You will be joining our Total FM Cleaning Team based at Ravenshall Primary School, Dewsbury WF12 Our Total Facilities Management team delivers integrated asset management and maintenance services across education, leisure, corporate, health and residential sectors. We focus on keeping facilities running smoothly, safely, and efficiently – helping our clients create spaces that work for everyone.

Your role will involve general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste management to ensure that the internal school facilities are cleaned to the required standard as directed by the Facilities Assistant and/or Superintendent.

We are offering a temporary-to-permanent role at 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm term time, then you work your hours between 8 am – 4 pm during the school holidays. Whilst working the temporary-to-permanent vacancy, this role comes with weekly pay. Once a Permanent contract is on offer, it will then go to monthly pay.

If you take pride in your work and have a passion for creating clean, safe spaces, we encourage you to apply.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time -reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values – Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence – and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, and replenish all consumable dispensers
• Cleaning classrooms; Damp-wipe tables, legs, chairs, desks and hard surfaces, including window sills and skirting boards
• Cleaning of internal glazing
• Vacuum all soft floors and carpets, including barrier matting
• To clean and sanitise touch points, door handles, push plates, and other surfaces.
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Periodic deep cleaning during specified school holidays
• To ensure you are adhering to the colour coding directives and are regularly changing mop heads, cloths, and other equipment.
• To ensure the correct collection, storage, and removal of waste/rubbish from the work area to the collection point.

Key requirements will include:

• The ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of the use of cleaning chemicals, including COSHH.
• Cleaning experience in a school environment would be preferred
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to meet the child safeguarding regulations, plus 3 years' satisfactory references.

Our offer

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That’s why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.

As a colleague, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to thrive. We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities and career progression.

In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development Plans