Cleaner

Job Overview

As a Cleaner under supervision, you will join a team responsible for maintaining cleanliness within designated areas of educational premises. Your main role includes performing varied cleaning tasks using appropriate equipment and materials to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.

Key Duties

• Sweeping, suction cleaning, mopping, dry buffing, spray cleaning, waxing, machine scrubbing, stripping, and re-polishing floors as required.
• Removing stains and cleaning carpets and mats using suitable cleaning methods.
• Cleaning toilet and shower facilities thoroughly, including all fixtures and fittings.
• Washing and dusting surfaces, including ledges, walls, furniture, and internal fixtures up to a height of 3.35 meters.
• Emptying and cleaning internal litter bins and disposing of waste appropriately.

Working Conditions and Compliance

• Adherence to health and safety regulations including the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978, COSHH regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Wearing protective clothing and flat-soled enclosed toe footwear during cleaning duties.
• Proper use, care, and immediate reporting of any defects in cleaning equipment.
• Completing all necessary paperwork related to cleaning operations.
• Supporting colleagues by covering sick leave as per organizational procedures and reporting absences through proper channels.
• Performing duties within competence, which may include tasks in the same grade.

Training and Development

• Participation in induction and refresher training programmes to develop skills and perform duties up to and including your grade.
• Potential training for higher-level duties with payment applicable if higher responsibility tasks are assigned.

Equality and Safeguarding

Commitment to promoting good relations, equality of opportunity, and compliance with relevant equality legislation. This role involves working in educational settings and is subject to enhanced safeguarding checks in compliance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The requirement and associated cost for obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate will be communicated during the contract stage.

Applicant Expectations

• Demonstrate your capabilities relating to essential criteria including knowledge of school cleaning methods, machinery, health and safety practices, and COSHH regulations.
• Exhibit ability to work using initiative, handle pressure to meet deadlines, communicate effectively in English, organize tasks well, and collaborate within a team.
• Show flexibility and willingness to follow instructions.
• Align personal values with the organisation’s commitment to equality and service excellence.

Additional Information

Successful candidates must undertake necessary health and safety training provided. Experience with commercial cleaning tools and a minimum of three months’ cleaning outside a home environment is desirable. The role requires adherence to statutory regulations and organizational policies to maintain workplace compliance and safety.