School Cleaner

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Resourcing Limited is recruiting a School Cleaner to join a friendly school team in Greater London. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment for students and staff, following health and safety procedures and using standard cleaning equipment.

We value reliability, punctuality and the ability to work well within a team. Prior cleaning experience is preferred but training will be provided, and the role may require Enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning preferred; training will be provided.
• Physically fit to move furniture, bins and cleaning equipment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures for cleaning products.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust and polish throughout the school.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers when required.
• Empty bins and maintain clean toilets and shower facilities.
• Report hazards or maintenance issues to the site team.
• Assist with deep cleaning during holidays, including moving furniture and washing surfaces.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Health and safety

Job description

Are you a reliable and hard-working individual looking for a rewarding role within a school environment? We are currently recruiting for a School Cleaner to join a friendly and supportive school team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and creating a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and polishing throughout the school.
• Operating cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers where required.
• Emptying bins and maintaining clean toilet and shower facilities.
• Reporting hazards, maintenance issues, blockages, or fire risks to the site team.
• Assisting with deep cleaning during school holidays, including:
  • Moving classroom furniture
  • Scrubbing and polishing floors
  • Washing walls, tables, and chairs
  • High-level dusting
  • Returning classrooms to their original setup

What We're Looking For

• Previous cleaning experience preferred. Commercial or industrial cleaning experience is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
• Physically fit and able to move furniture, bins, and cleaning equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures, particularly regarding cleaning products and hygiene standards.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Fluent spoken English.
• Local to the area or able to commute easily, as shift lengths may be shorter and suited to candidates living nearby