Gateway Central ServicesVACANCY for Cleaner
Hours per week: 15
Location: Foundry Lane Primary School
Pay: £12.75 per hour (£9,486 actual annual salary)
Working hours: 3.00pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday
Working weeks: Term time only plus inset days plus 5 weeks to be worked in the school holidays (44 weeks)
Paid weeks: 49.6 weeks
Accountable to: Site Manager
Gateway Central Services are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly site team at Foundry Lane Primary School. Applicants should be someone who is hardworking and takes pride in their work, having and insisting on high standards, so that our children have a clean and safe place to learn.
Principle Responsibilities/duties:
- Emptying bins and removing waste to a designated area; mopping; sweeping; spray cleaning; wall washing; window cleaning; dusting; damp wiping; washing; polishing; sanitary appliance cleaning. Also, as required and following appropriate training, machine scrubbing and drying; buffing; suction cleaning.
- Specialist cleaning tasks which may include carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, removal of stains, chewing gum and graffiti etc, stripping and dressing/sealing floors, de-scaling sanitary appliances.
- Operating/using domestic and industrial cleaning equipment and materials following appropriate training.
- Keeping equipment and storage areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Replenishing hygiene requisites as appropriate.
- Informing senior staff or other designated person of faults, damage and vandalism or any issue that may restrict the cleaning process.
- Securing/closing internal doors and windows as appropriate.
Requirements:
Essential
- To demonstrate that you can work on your own initiative, be part of a team, take instruction and constructive criticism
- Have energy, enthusiasm, positivity and ability to be flexible
- Experience in undertaking a range of cleaning duties
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
- Ability to plan own workload and to meet deadlines
- Be patient, punctual, reliable and trustworthy
- To work within agreed policies, including Health and Safety, as well as adhering to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures
- Ability to use own initiative to improve areas of practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety COSHH regulations
- Safeguarding awareness
- First Aid qualification
- Previous experience in a similar role
The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
Cleaner (Evening shift) in Southampton employer: Foundry Lane Primary School
Gateway Central Services is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment at Foundry Lane Primary School. With a focus on high standards and the well-being of children, employees benefit from flexible working hours during term time, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding. Join our dedicated team and take pride in creating a clean and safe learning space for our students.
Contact Details:
Foundry Lane Primary School Recruitment Team
