This is a permanent Skills Trainer post in the Facilities Management team at Vertas Group, based at school sites across the city. The work combines cleaning with face-to-face training for frontline cleaning teams, covering techniques, equipment and health and safety, alongside keeping training records and documentation up to date. The role is full time with flexible hours between 6am and 7pm to fit school schedules, and a company van is provided for travel between sites. A full UK driving licence is essential, and an enhanced DBS check applies.
What the job involves
- Deliver face-to-face training to frontline staff on cleaning techniques, equipment use, and health and safety
- Carry out high standard cleaning using appropriate chemicals and machinery
- Travel between sites to provide cleaning and training support
- Develop and maintain training documentation, including updates on legislation, procedures and site-specific requirements
- Support the annual FM training plan and contribute to its development
- Monitor training effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Trial and document new cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment
- Ensure compliance with external audit standards and GDPR requirements in training records
- Collaborate with Account Managers and the Systems & Quality Manager to identify training gaps and future needs
- Provide evidence of planned and delivered training sessions
- Support the development of training aligned with BICS standards
- Unlock and secure buildings, maintaining site safety and cleanliness
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications including COSHH, health and safety, and other industry-recognised standards
Experience
- Proven experience within the cleaning industry
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals and equipment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence training and communicating with school staff including Business Managers and Head Teachers
- Comfortable using technology to support training delivery and record keeping
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and across multiple locations
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS check, with cautions and convictions declared as required
- Children's Barred List check and assessment of suitability to work with children, where applicable
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational health and medical clearance, where applicable
Other
- Flexible, reliable and able to respond to short-notice cover requirements
- High personal drive and commitment to excellent service
- Ability to start as soon as possible
What's offered
- Company van provided
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
