A cleaning operative post at Portsmouth City Council's housing depot on Port Royal Street, covering the council's estate. Most of the work is hands-on cleaning of high-rise blocks, sheltered schemes, play areas, toilets and car parks, plus reporting of bulky items and anti-social behaviour. The role is physically demanding, done in all weathers, with lone working, bank holiday cover and moves between sites at short notice. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are required.
What the job involves
- Clean high-rise blocks, sheltered schemes, play parks, public conveniences and car parks, internally and externally, throughout the year
- Carry out specialist cleaning such as carpet cleaning and floor buffing
- Interact with residents across the estate
- Report bulky items, communal repairs and anti-social behaviour to the relevant departments
- Apply health and safety practice and safe working methods that protect yourself and others
- Operate equipment such as a backpack hoover, motor scrubber and I-Mop, and carry out its routine care and maintenance
- Carry out physical tasks including using stairs, emptying full bins and manoeuvring a cleaning cart
- Work alone at times and on bank holidays
- Move between teams and sites, sometimes at short notice
What's required
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of health and safety and safe working methods
- Calm, confident and diplomatic in challenging situations
- Sound decision‑making, taking responsibility and learning from mistakes
- Accurate spoken English to converse at ease with customers and colleagues
- Effective communication and good listening
- Use of initiative and adaptability to changing work, moving between teams and sites
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence
Other
- Motivated, hard‑working and conscientious, taking pride in the work
- Honest, with a positive attitude and good work ethic
- Team player with good self‑awareness who supports others
- Good time‑keeping, as key holding may be required
- Organised, methodical approach to prioritising workload
- Evidence against each person specification point from experience or transferable skills
Nice to have
- Previous cleaning experience
What's offered
- Full training, including the potential to gain qualifications
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Local government pension scheme
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