School Cleaning & Hygiene Specialist (Term-Time)

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Local Government Pension

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a reliable Cleaning & Hygiene Operative to join the facilities team at Chepstow School in Monmouthshire. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety to provide a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Alternate duties include safe operation of cleaning equipment, stock monitoring, and adherence to health and safeguarding procedures within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or hygiene experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and hardworking approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of health and safety importance.
• Willingness to follow workplace procedures and policies.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wash floors and walls.
• Dust and polish surfaces and furniture.
• Empty litter bins and dispose of waste.
• Clean toilets and other sanitary areas to a high hygiene standard.
• Safely operate vacuum cleaners and floor-cleaning/scrubbing machines.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and correctly.
• Monitor cleaning materials and ensure adequate stock is available.
• Report faults or damage to cleaning equipment to the supervisor.
• Follow the Council’s cleaning procedures and quality standards.
• Follow health and safeguarding procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the wider Facilities/Cleaning team.
• Attend training required for the role.

Skills

Cleaning/hygiene experience

Good communication skills

Reliable and hardworking

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Follow workplace procedures

Willingness to training

Welsh language desirable

Job description

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a reliable Cleaning & Hygiene Operative to join the facilities team at Chepstow School in Monmouthshire. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety to provide a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Alternate duties include safe operation of cleaning equipment, stock monitoring, and adherence to health and safeguarding procedures within a school setting.