Night Cleaner in Manchester

Dalkia UK have a great opportunity for a part time night cleaner to join our team based in the Didsbury area of Manchester

Job Description

Title of Position: Night Cleaner

Title Position Reports to: Cleaning Team Leader

Staff Grade: TG2

Employing Company: Dalkia UK

Hours of work 5pm till 9pm Monday to Friday inclusive. 20hrs

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the general cleaning of the premises in accordance specification, under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor.
• Ensuring all cleaning materials are handled and used in the correct way in accordance with the COSHH data sheet.

Aims and Objectives

• To maintain high standards.
• To meet output specification.
• To meet client expectation and audit score.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Vacuum carpeted areas of the building.
• Mop and buff vinyl and /or hard floor areas of the building.
• Clean toilet areas of the building.
• Polish glass and brass work in the building.
• Collect and remove rubbish and waste material to authorised disposal points.
• Take responsibility for the safe use of all cleaning materials and equipment used in the course of your duties.
• Work in a safe manner for the benefit of oneself and other occupants of the building.
• Display appropriate signage to ensure that occupants of the building are aware on any circumstances that may affect their health and safety whilst cleaning operations are taking place.
• Report defects, deficiencies or health and safety related issues to the caretaker with minimum delay.
• Remain security conscious and report any suspicious incidents or observations to the caretaker with minimum delay.
• Undertake job related training as and when required.
• Be able to work as part of a cleaning team.
• Attend regular toolbox talks.
• Ensure equipment is maintained correctly.
• Report any accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Undertake any other duties that commensurate with the level of the post as may be reasonably be required.

Health & Safety

• All employees are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are:

Essential

• Previous experience working as a cleaner or similar role
• Experience in the use of cleaning equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Well-organised and capable of prioritising own work
• Flexible approach to working as part of a team

Desirable

• COSHH training

Competencies

• Providing Direction – creates a clear understanding of what needs to be achieved and provides the necessary guidance.
• Obtaining Results Through People – supports, challenges and develops others so that they can give their best and deliver against expectations.
• Drive For Excellence – manages activities to ensure high standards are achieved in all areas
• Teamwork – manages the team to maximise their contributions and effectiveness, influencing personal commitments.
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely, impressing others and ensuring understanding of all relevant information in all circumstances.
• Planning, Organising & Executing – plans ahead, organises and schedules activities and resources, monitoring the execution against timescales and plans.
• Commercial/ Financial Awareness – understands and applies commercial and financial principals, viewing issues in terms of costs, profits/ returns, budget control, markets and added value.
• Risk Management – effectively manages risks and ensures that the interests of the business, others and self are protected.
• Customer Awareness – effectively manages relationships in the supply chain, responsive to the needs of the customer, aims to deliver customer satisfaction.
• Health, Safety Environmental – effectively manages HSE aspects within the business, ensuring compliance and welfare of team members.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be funded by the Company. Applicants who are shortlisted will be required to complete an application form prior to interview.

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