Environmental Services Cleaner in Accrington

We are looking for a Cleaning Operative to work across multiple sites in Lancashire, cleaning communal areas. Out‑of‑hours work may be required occasionally. A full UK driving licence is required. The purpose of the role is to provide high standards of cleanliness of scheme communal areas / communal properties by cleaning to agreed standards.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive salary of £26,200 per annum.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays – total of 40 days paid holiday per annum, equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Salary Finance – access to short‑term and long‑term loans, plus a savings facility.
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
• Flexible working environment, with a range of family‑friendly policies.
• Health cash plan with financial benefits and option to extend to your family.
• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Access to up to £150 annually through the Learning for life scheme.
• Wide range of discounts and cashback offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Career development support and access to training and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• General cleaning duties at locations, including sheltered/support/specialist living schemes, blocks of flats, and communal areas, in accordance with the operational cleaning specification and quality assurance work schedules.
• Duties include vacuuming, mopping, wiping, dusting, cleaning internal windows/frames and sills, emptying communal bins and bin areas, and ensuring areas are safe and appropriately signed off.
• Carry out ad‑hoc cleaning tasks as required.
• Use internal software to complete work records.
• Remove discarded syringes and needles and clean hazardous substances when identified or reported, only when trained to do the task.
• Order and restock cleaning supplies and sundries as required.

Health & Safety / Compliance checks / Minor maintenance:

• Handle and use cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH regulations, ensuring appropriate PPE is worn.
• Undertake H&S and compliance checks, such as water flushing and temperature checks, and carry out fire alarm testing as identified within work schedules.
• Carry out daily van and equipment checks inline with health‑safety safe systems of work.
• Report repairs and carry out minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs when required.
• Attend appropriate training courses/seminars as requested.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience delivering cleaning services to a variety of customers.
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team, acting on instruction as required.
• Able to use different cleaning methods and equipment, such as mopping, dusting, wiping and buffing.
• Able to follow procedures to meet high standards and prioritise tasks to complete them on time.
• Willing to cover and work in various areas within and covering different duties as requested.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and provide performance data of operations.

Desirable:

• Use of electronic equipment e.g. Smart phone or iPad.
• Experience carrying out facilities checks such as water testing and alarm testing.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Knowledge of hygiene regulations.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Desirable:

• Hygiene certificate.
• BICS.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture. Reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate candidates.