Cleaner (Part-time)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

The housekeeping team provide the day to day cleaning of the theatre building and deep cleans during quieter periods, undertaking cleaning duties to ensure the building is always presented to the highest standard to all building users, visitors and audiences.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Empty bins taking waste to the appropriate disposal point
- Clean toilets, sanitary areas and washrooms to the required standard.
- Clean surfaces, window ledges, fixtures and fittings using the appropriate method.
- Clean and polish glass in doors and balustrades
- Sweep, mop or vacuum designated areas as required
- Refill and replace soap and toilet rolls as required
- Undertake deep cleans in quieter periods under the direction of the Facilities Manager
- Undertake additional cleaning duties as required in emergencies and to cover for other cleaners in the event of staff shortage.
- Use appropriate equipment, materials and detergents for designated areas
- Follow Health & Safety and COSHH policies, ensuring chemicals are safely stored and used appropriately.
- Ensure that the equipment used is kept in good working order informing the Facilities Manager of any defects
- Ensure adequate stocks of cleaning materials are maintained informing the Facilities Manager when items need to be replenished
- Take appropriate action where hazards are identified
- Report any damage, defects or maintenance issues to the Facilities Manager
- Follow the Lyric’s weekly schedule of building use to ensure specific areas are cleaned as required
- Establish and maintain good relationships with all colleagues and visitors to the Lyric Theatre

GENERAL DUTIES
- Undertake training as required.
- Regularly attend Lyric Hammersmith Theatre shows and projects including press nights, Young Lyric and development events.
- Attending internal and external meetings as required.
- To adhere to the Lyric’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Anti-Racism Strategy, Health & Safety Policy and any other policies or plans the Lyric may introduce in the future.
- Work at all times in accordance with the Lyric’s Environmental Sustainability and Action Plan and proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice.
- To take an active role in your continuing professional development, identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities
- To act always in the best interests of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
- To undertake any other duties as agreed with the Facilities Manager as is appropriate to the post

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of this role. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

**Essential Criteria**
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Ability to also work collaboratively within the wider team
- Good communication skills
- Positive and flexible approach to work

**Desirable Criteria**
- Experience of cleaning in a Theatre, Cinema, Hotel or public building
- Knowledge of specialist cleaning equipment such as carpet shampooers

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.15 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person