Cleaning Operatives

Based in Horsham, Christ's Hospital is a unique co-educational boarding school and charitable foundation which provides first class education to around 900 children from all backgrounds, supported by around 500 members of staff.

We currently have vacancies in our housekeeping team on a permanent basis.

Our cleaning teams work all days of the week, therefore weekend working is involved in the role.

Additionally, the post holder may be required to undertake tasks to help out in other areas of Housekeeping, for example with our Laundry and Porter Teams.

The post holders are responsible for providing a first-class cleaning service across the school's classrooms, boarding houses, offices and public areas.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Toilets & washrooms – To clean toilet and washroom areas to a satisfactory and hygienic standard. Under sinks, behind the toilets. Showers, basins and tiles. Ensure overflows and drains are kept clear.
• Carpeted areas – Dry vacuum carpeted areas, picking up all rubbish, empty waste bins, spot mark where necessary.
• Floors – wash and machine scrub if necessary.
• Brass – polish brass where appropriate and keep to a high standard.
• Hard floor surfaces – spray burnish with a polishing machine.
• Re-sealing – Re-seal floors when necessary. Only to be authorised by Cleaning Manager or Supervisors.
• Glass cleaning – Clean glass panels in doors, cabinets and partitions.
• Kitchens – Clean all work surfaces and appliances, wash floors thoroughly. Dispose of all waste and keep bins clean.
• Outside areas – Make sure that the areas around the large bins are kept clean and clear, and that all black bags are put into the bins.
• Your duties will be varied from building to building – If at any stage you are not sure about cleaning an area you should ask your Supervisor or the Cleaning Manager.
• To ensure that sites are cleaned to the required standard on a day-to-day basis
• To ensure that equipment is properly maintained and defective items are reported to the cleaning manager.
• To report any foreign objects around the grounds to the correct department.
• Within the Laundry Team, to sort, wash, dry, fold and pack garments, linen, towels and sports kit etc.
• To collect and deliver laundry and other goods to and from various points around the site.

Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are offered the role subject to the necessary pre-employment checks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Customer service focus, cleaning/domestic service work experience
• Proven experience of undertaking a range of general cleaning duties, completing tasks to a high standard

Skills & Abilities

• Able to understand and to read English for the purposes of being able to read and/or take and to follow clear instructions, and to understand and follow Safety signs.
• Demonstrable ability to perform tasks of a physical nature including bending, twisting, pulling and pushing.
• It is essential that the cleaning post holder be physically able to: manage all items of manual and electrical cleaning equipment; climb stairs many times throughout the day and cover large distances comfortably and at reasonable pace on foot while moving from location to location on a large site.
• Ability to demonstrate team working skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised/ with minimal supervision at times.
• Ability to work flexibly, prioritise and manage workload and pressure.
• Ability to use initiative when confronted with new task/situation.
• Able to understand the concept of Safeguarding children.
• Reliable and calm.

Additional Work Elements

• Full uniform and safety equipment to carry out this role will be provided.
• In the event of a major incident or disaster, you may be required to provide assistance, in whatever capacity necessary and participate in any training to ensure the School is fully prepared.

Hours & Shifts

• Hours are either 35 or 40 per week
• Rota is 5 of 7 days per week
• Working every other weekend is a requirement
• 52 weeks per year

Benefits (*non contractual)

Company Pension

Free Meals during term time*

Discounted Gym Membership*

Life Assurance

On site parking

Employee Assistance Programme*

Aviva Digicare+ (with online GP access)*

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.61 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute to Christ's Hospital for this job?
• Are you available for regular weekend working (8 to 10 times per year)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person