- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 1,345 – GBP 1,345 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Where you'll work
Job description
About Us
Vale of Glamorgan Council is committed to being ambitious and forward-thinking, embracing new methods of work and investing in our future. We aim to be open in our decision-making and accountable for our actions. We strive to work together as a cohesive team, engaging with our customers and partners, respecting diversity, and maintaining a commitment to high-quality services. We are proud of the Vale of Glamorgan and dedicated to serving our communities.
About The Role
This position involves providing a cleaning service at Gwenfo Primary School. The role is for 12.5 hours per week, operating 38 weeks a year during term-time, Monday to Friday. Additionally, there are 11 hours per week for recess cleaning over 5 weeks. The pay rate is Grade 1, SCP 3, at £13.45 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Assist in delivering an effective cleaning service to clients.
- Provide cover for other cleaning staff during absences such as holidays, sickness, or staff shortages.
- Support the chargehand/Site Supervisor with the training of new cleaning staff when required.
- Perform all necessary cleaning tasks, including carpet and steam cleaning, site-specific cleaning, builders' cleans, recess cleaning, and other specialized cleaning duties beyond the standard site specifications.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Prior experience in the cleaning industry or a related field.
- A foundational understanding of various cleaning tasks essential for an efficient and effective premises cleaning service.
- Strong verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with the public and client representatives.
- The physical capability to perform manual and active laboring duties.
- The ability to work independently, manage tasks effectively, and demonstrate initiative.
- A positive, self-motivated attitude with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
- Willingness to work irregular hours as needed.
- The capacity to travel throughout the Vale or between different locations as required.
Additional Information
An Enhanced and Barred List DBS check is mandatory for this role. For further inquiries, please contact Lynne Armstrong at larmstrong@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or 02920 673120. A detailed job description and person specification are attached for your review.