Job Description
The schools are seeking pro-active and hard-working applicants for a Cleaning Operative vacancy starting as soon as possible. Cleaning Operatives report to the Assistant Estates and Facilities Manager and are responsible for cleaning the two Schools, including areas such as classrooms, laboratories, the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre, toilets, changing rooms, sports halls and swimming pools. There are a variety of period style and new buildings on the site.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake ongoing professional development and training, providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills. Additional work may be required on weekends, closed days and public holidays to meet the needs of the schools, which will be arranged in advance.
Key duties
To clean areas within the schools, as directed by the Assistant Manager Estates and Facilities; this could include:
- Clean classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, changing rooms and communal areas daily in accordance with cleaning schedules.
- Use specific machinery for cleaning, such as scrubber/dryers, buffers, vacuums, and powered mops etc.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust surfaces as required.
- Empty bins and dispose of wate safely and appropriately.
- Refill consumables such as soap, toilet rolls and paper towels.
- Report any maintenance issues, damage or health and safety concerns to the cleaning team leader.
- Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and in line with COSHH regulations.
- Secure areas of the school after cleaning (e.g. close windows, switch off lights).
- Support the wider estates and facilities team during school events or deep cleaning periods.
- Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health and safety.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download) and a covering letter addressed to the Bursar – Finance and Facilities (Mrs Zoe Robinson) by email to [email protected].
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Assistant Estates and Facilities Manager (Jessica Knight) at [email protected].
The deadline for applications is 8am on Monday 22nd June*, however, applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
