Cleaning Operative, Dublin

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus Ireland is seeking a part-time Cleaning Operative in Dublin to maintain a clean, safe environment across multiple sites, including housing and offices. The role involves preparing houses for move-in, stock checks, and adherence to health and safety policies.

You will work a flexible five-day rota with morning and afternoon shifts, report risks, and collaborate with facilities staff and contractors. Experience in cleaning and a driving license are desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a dedicated cleaning role.
• Understanding of the client group supported by Focus Ireland.
• Reasonable IT skills.
• Full driving license (Desirable).
• Manual handling certificate (Desirable).
• Chemical handling certificate (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment across service sites.
• Clean offices, grounds, and housing, and prepare houses for move-in.
• Maintain stock records and request cleaning materials.
• Follow Focus Ireland policies and Health and Safety procedures.
• Attend supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Report hazards and maintenance issues promptly.
• Work flexible 5-day rota with morning and afternoon shifts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Teamwork

Cleaning experience

IT skills

Education

Manual handling certificate

Chemical handling certificate

Job description

Cleaning Operative, Dublin

Location: Dublin

Contract: Part Time, 2 year Fixed Term

The purpose of this role is to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for staff and tenants across the service, including communal areas, offices, and onsite housing. This includes preparing and cleaning houses for move-in in partnership with service support staff.

What you will do:

• Work in line with the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland.

• Follow all Focus Ireland policies and procedures, including the Health and Safety Policy.

• Work to the daily routine set by line management or appointed systems, including a flexible five-day rota covering morning and afternoon shifts.

• Complete monthly stock checks, maintain stock records, and request cleaning materials from the appointed person in a timely manner, in consultation with the line manager.

• Maintain cyclical cleaning records and record information required for the NQSF cleaning programme.

• Work collaboratively with other Focus Ireland facilities staff and cooperate with contractors as agreed with the line manager.

• Attend regular supervision and training as agreed with the line manager.

• Clean offices, grounds, and housing across various sites, and prepare houses as required.

• Report any hazards or risks to senior staff immediately.

• Report maintenance issues to the assigned staff member.

• Work as part of a team and cooperate with colleagues.

• Attend team, divisional, and organisational meetings as required.

• Be flexible, within reason and with prior notice, regarding work location and hours.

• Comply with Focus Ireland’s Working Alone and Confidentiality policies.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned by the manager.

What you will need:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated, and contribute effectively as part of a team.

• Previous experience in a dedicated cleaning role.

• Understanding of the client group supported by Focus Ireland.

• Reasonable IT skills.

• Full driving license. (Desirable)

• Manual handling certificate. (Desirable)

• Chemical handling certificate. (Desirable)

  Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

  
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