School Cleaner

Pinnacle Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Development Plans

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is recruiting a School Cleaner to join the Total FM Cleaning Team at Cookridge Primary School, Leeds. The role covers term-time cleaning 15 hours per week, with additional shifts during school holidays.

Duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting and waste management to maintain high cleanliness standards. The position is temporary-to-permanent with weekly pay during the temp period and monthly pay on permanent offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning within schools is preferred.
• DBS check and references required (3 years).
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Clean toilets, urinals, sinks and replenish consumables.
• Damp-wipe tables, chairs, desks and other surfaces.
• Vacuum floors and carpets; clean internal glazing.
• Sweep and mop all floors; manage waste and rubbish.
• Periodically perform deep cleaning during school holidays.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

Cleaning experience

Work independently

Attention to detail

Tools

Cleaning equipment

PPE usage

Job description

• Periodic deep cleaning during specified school holidays

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 Cookridge Primary School, Leeds LS16.

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, 4 pm - 7 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.

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.

Benefits

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