Cleaner

About Places for People

At Places for People, our hiring philosophy centers on People, not just numbers. We value enthusiasm, motivation, respect, and a community-oriented spirit above mere experience. As a leading Social Enterprise in the UK, we are committed to nurturing inclusive, thriving environments for both our customers and employees.

Role Overview

Your primary responsibility will be to maintain cleanliness and safety across shared indoor and outdoor spaces. This includes completing required training, adhering strictly to Health and Safety protocols, supporting onsite safety inspections such as testing fire alarms and emergency lighting, and embodying our organization's People Promises through proactive and inclusive behavior. The role involves some manual handling tasks requiring careful and safety-conscious approaches.

Experience and Training

No extensive background is necessary to excel in this position. Full training will be provided to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of COSHH regulations and Health & Safety standards
• Awareness of health, safety, environmental, and compliance issues related to cleaning products
• Possession of a valid driving license

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates take pride in creating safe, clean, and inviting environments, are dependable, and comfortable working indoors and outdoors. They approach practical tasks, including manual handling, with a positive and proactive attitude. Effective communication, teamwork, eagerness to learn, and adherence to Health and Safety standards are essential. Holding a full driving license aids in site mobility, and knowledge of COSHH supports responsible use of cleaning materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual review
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7%
• Generous holiday allowance of up to 35 days per year (including bank holidays) with options to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare expenses up to £500 annually
• 2% bonus scheme for all employees
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Additional perks including significant discounts at shops, cinemas, and more

Additional Information

We encourage candidates who embody our People Promises to apply promptly as the closing date may be moved earlier if we receive a high volume of quality applications. Places for People is committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and expects all employees to uphold stringent safeguarding policies.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and the Disability Confident scheme, guaranteeing interviews for qualified veterans, reservists, disabled persons, and neurodivergent applicants.