School Cleaner

Atlas Family; Lower Halstock Leigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform for staff

Learning and development opportunities

Social and team support

Job summary

Atlas Family is seeking a on-site cleaner to join our team. You will receive full training during the first week and work across different shifts to meet client needs, delivering high-quality cleaning and customer care.

Applicants should have a basic level of English for safety and communication, good social skills, and be able to handle the physical aspects of the job. An Enhanced DBS check and two references are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Attitude to thrive with cleaning experience; training provided.
• Ability to carry out the physical aspects of the role.
• Basic level of spoken English for safety and communication with the public and management.
• Good social skills to deliver service with a smile.
• We cannot sponsor work visas; must have legal right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check required for this role.
• Two satisfactory references are required during recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate time on site to meet the needs of Atlas' clients.
• Induction at start; training within the first week of work.
• Provide a high standard of customer care across different shift hours.
• Handle site equipment and cleaning materials with full training.
• Replenish consumables such as paper towels, soap, toilet paper and bin liners.
• Empty litter bins into appropriate waste and recycling containers.
• Ensure cleaning is completed to the highest standards at all times.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards; be prepared for safety considerations.
• Work within a team that goes the extra mile.

Skills

Attitude to thrive with cleaning

Cleaning experience

Basic English

Social skills

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS check

Two references

Job description

Qualifications and Requirements

• An attitude to thrive, and cleaning experience (although we can fully train you from scratch if you match our positive and thoughtful approach). A passion for it would be amazing!
• Ability to carry out the physical aspects of the role.
• A basic level of spoken English. This is for communication on safety, and your confidence communicating with members of the public and the management team at our client's site.
• Good social skills to deliver service with a smile.
• We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however, please be aware that we are unable to sponsor work visas. All applicants must have an existing legal right to work in the UK.
• This role is working in a setting which requires the successful candidate to have an Enhanced DBS check.
• Two satisfactory references are required as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Who are we?

Atlas is a family of people drawn together by a passion for creating happiness in others. Founded in 1986 and 100% owned by our employees, we are now one of the fastest-growing business support companies in the UK, providing cleaning, security, pest and other support services to a wide range of companies, from globally recognised brands to small local businesses. Our success is down to one thing; the passion and commitment of our extended family, who together we deliver happiness across thousands of client sites every single day. To ensure we remain focused on our purpose as we grow, we recruit first and foremost on our values so for those committed to living them alongside us, there is no better place to work. Our Purpose To create happiness in ourselves and others We approach work and life with a sense of fun, optimism and belief, and strive to have a positive impact on the world around us. We show kindness and compassion to all those we meet, ensuring everyone is safe and healthy. We deliver on our promises and go the extra mile every day. Our Values We are a family Just like any other family, we laugh, cry, celebrate and commiserate together. We may come from many different backgrounds, but we're always there when it really matters. Whether it's with practical help and support, or simply a mug of tea and a shoulder to cry on. Sharing makes us stronger Knowledge is more powerful when its shared. Which is why we share everything - our ideas, our expertise, our news and most‑of‑all our time. Show humility. Share and work together, and anything is possible. Own your space You are Atlas. Don't be afraid to make decisions. Use your time wisely and treat every pound as if it was coming from your own pocket. Be honest. Always. Have the courage to do the right thing, even when no‑one is watching. Whether it's owning up to a mistake, having a difficult conversation, or simply arguing a point you feel passionate about. Be yourself. Authenticity breeds trust. Trust brings happiness. Treat clients like our best friends If we're a family, then our clients are our best friends. Friends who you can be completely open and honest with, because they trust you to put their interests first. We take the time to listen to what's going on in our clients lives and pull out all the stops to make them feel happy. Start with Wow And never settle for less. Create time to focus on quality and prioritise long‑term solutions over short‑term fixes. Constantly seek opportunities to learn from others, and if something doesn't make sense, shout. Always ask yourself if there is more we can do to bring happiness to those around us. Don't just talk. Do. We are a business that thrives on doing. The more we do, the more we succeed. Embrace change. Keep it simple. Keep meetings short. Plan just enough to succeed. And then get on with it.

Atlas commits to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such aims to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment or are placed at a disadvantage by imposed conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified because of a protected characteristic. Atlas strives to see its workforce broadly reflecting the community in which its operation is based.

Please note: Due to the location of the site and limited access via public transport candidates must have an alternative means of reliable transport. Although the role is for less than 52 weeks per year, your pay will be spread out evenly so you receive a payment every month.

What makes this job amazing?

• Full learning and support from Atlas. (We believe in our people and want you to do well). Learning and Support will be a mixture of on-the-job training, tool box talks and discussions with your Supervisor/Manager about opportunities within the business.
• Stream - our financial wellbeing and benefits platform which provides you with real-time access to earned wages, information to improve your financial health, and discounts/savings at leading retailers and supermarkets.
• The ability to progress your career within Atlas.
• Learning and development lead by you: support in areas you like or want to learn more about.
• Free uniform, which is comfy, sustainable and easy to take care of.
• The opportunity to work amongst people who value and support each other, achieving great results.

What you’ll be doing:

• As part of the Atlas Family, you'll dedicate your time on site to going the extra mile and seamlessly meeting the needs of Atlas' clients.
• You’ll be inducted at the start of your contract and Atlas will train you within your first week of work. You’ll learn how to deliver the cleaning specification, and use the equipment. We will keep it simple and give you all you need to succeed.
• Providing a high standard of customer care through your focus across different shift hours.
• Handling site-based equipment and cleaning materials (don't worry you will get full training).
• Replenishing consumables such as, paper towels, soap, toilet paper and bin liners.
• Emptying all litter bins into appropriate waste & recycling containers.
• Ensuring cleaning is completed to the highest standards at all time.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards at all times. Atlas will make sure you're fully prepared so that you can begin with a full understanding of what to look out for.
• Working within a team that goes the extra mile.