Cleaner

Position Overview

The U.S. Embassy in London is seeking a committed Cleaner to become part of the Facilities team. This is a permanent full-time position located at the Embassy site, offering a professional working environment with comprehensive benefits.

Core Duties

• Executing cleaning responsibilities as per daily, weekly, and monthly schedules across Embassy buildings.
• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing floors, and vacuuming or shampooing carpets and furniture.
• Cleaning windows, glass, metal surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, and dusting all areas including elevated spots.
• Maintaining outdoor areas such as walkways and solar panels.
• Operating cleaning equipment like vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Preparing government properties for new occupants by cleaning prior to move-in and post move-out.
• Assisting with cleaning during office relocations and special events.
• Addressing urgent cleaning requests and reporting maintenance or damages to supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of elementary education or equivalent.
• Prior experience in commercial or residential property cleaning.
• Competency in English language skills including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Possession of a current full manual UK/EU/EEA driver's license (Class B), with ability to operate a van safely in central London.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Annual gross starting salary of £30,191.
• Payment on a bi-weekly basis.
• Performance-linked merit compensation awards.
• Private medical and life insurance coverage.
• Participation in the Embassy Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Employee assistance program availability.
• 22 days of annual leave plus 16 paid public holidays covering both UK and U.S. holidays.
• Access to season ticket loan for transportation costs.
• Opportunities for training and personal career development.
• Onsite amenities including restaurant facilities, gym, and Metro Bank branch.

Additional Information

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the electronic recruitment system provided by the Embassy to be considered for this vacancy.