Cleaner (Day Nursery)

3 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom University of Essex Full time

To provide a quality, customer focused cleaning service to the Day Nursery.

**Duties of the Post**:
The duties of the post, some of which will require physical effort such as standing for long periods, walking distances, pushing and pulling, climbing stairs and using cleaning equipment, will include the following:
1. Cleaning communal areas of the day nursery building to pre-determined standards, including entrance lobby, manager’s office, reception and corridors and all equipment, furniture and fittings.

2. Clean adult and child washroom areas including sanitary ware, sluice, floors, ceilings, walls, windows and furniture_._

3. Clean all toddler and child classrooms and open play areas including vacuuming floor areas, sinks and drainers, windows, glass and windowsills, cupboard doors, skirting boards, coat hooks and entrance gates.

4. Removing rubbish where necessary and maintaining adequate stocks of toilet paper and rubbish bags.

5. Machine clean hard floor areas.

6. Deep clean whole premises annually to pre-determined standards at time to suit nursery closure time.

7. Report any defects or repairs to the Team Clean Supervisor where necessary_._

8. Follow health and Safety guidelines at all times, particularly:

- C.O.S.H.H (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- P.P.E (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Working at Heights
- Kinetic Manual Handling

9. Ensuring that all cleaning materials and equipment are stored safely at all times and that only approved cleaning materials as detailed in the C.O.S.H.H register are used.

**Qualifications/Training**

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language - DESIRABLE

NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care - DESIRABLE

**Experience/Knowledge**

Awareness and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to cleaning materials and working practises - DESIRABLE

Previous cleaning experience - ESSENTIAL

**Skills/Abilities**

Be able to undertake the physical aspects of the post - ESSENTIAL

Be able to read and understand any Health and Safety information in order to carry out the safe use of chemicals and equipment - ESSENTIAL

Be able to work as part of a team and alone - ESSENTIAL

Able to work in a multi-cultural environment - ESSENTIAL

The ability to undertake cleaning to a high standard - ESSENTIAL

Good communication skills - ESSENTIAL

The ability to adapt to changes in the work schedule when required - ESSENTIAL

**Other**

The ability to meet the requirements of UK 'right to work' legislation - ESSENTIAL

A positive outlook and a professional manner - ESSENTIAL

A commitment to delivering good customer service - ESSENTIAL

A flexible approach to work - ESSENTIAL

**General Information**

Although there is no regular overtime built into this post, the post holder shall be expected to work when required, particularly during the deep clean period.

To satisfy the enhanced referencing you will need to provide the names of referees who can cover a 3 year employment/ Education history. If you have not been in employment or education for any period over 1 month in the past 3 years please provide details of a person who is not a member of your immediate family or a close personal friend who will be able to confirm your suitability for the role.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week

**Salary**: £20,528.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- COLCHESTER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 31/01/2023
Reference ID: REQ06975


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