General Operative, Dublin

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

Job summary

Focus Ireland in Dublin seeks a General Operative to provide and maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and tenants across services and onsite housing. You will prepare and clean houses for move-in in partnership with service support staff.

A flexible five-day rota covers morning and afternoon shifts. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently or in a team, and prior cleaning experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work in line with the aims of Focus Ireland.
• Follow all Focus Ireland policies, incl. Health and Safety.
• Maintain a flexible five-day rota incl. mornings and afternoons.
• Complete monthly stock checks and maintain stock records.
• Maintain cyclical cleaning records for NQSF programme.
• Collaborate with facilities staff and contractors.
• Attend supervision and training as agreed.
• Clean offices, grounds and housing across sites.
• Report hazards or maintenance issues.
• Be flexible regarding work location and hours.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Comply with Working Alone and Confidentiality policies.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Teamwork

IT skills

Full driving license

Manual handling

Chemical handling

Job description

General Operative, Dublin

Location: Dublin

Contract: Part Time, 2 year Fixed Term

The purpose of this role is toprovide 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