Cleaning Operative

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Your new role
To ensure that the school environment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety, providing a clean and welcoming setting for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, corridors, stairwells, toilets, staff rooms, and communal areas.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and polishing floors.
• Dusting and wiping furniture, fixtures, fittings, and high-touch surfaces.
• Cleaning and sanitising washroom facilities and replenishing consumables such as soap, toilet rolls, and paper towels.
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste in accordance with school procedures.
• Reporting maintenance issues, breakages, or health and safety concerns.
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and materials are used appropriately and stored safely.
• Following all Health & Safety, COSHH, safeguarding, and security procedures.
• Assisting with periodic deep cleaning and school holiday cleaning as required.
• Working independently and efficiently to complete allocated tasks within agreed timescales.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, educational, healthcare, or similar environment.
• Experience of working to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work schedules.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual.

Personal Qualities

• Trustworthy and responsible.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Flexible approach to duties.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality within the school environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform the physical duties associated with cleaning, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and carrying cleaning equipment.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe chemical handling.
• Relevant cleaning qualification or health and safety training.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding requirements within a school environment.

SafeguardingThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced AccessNI check, and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures.
What you'll get in return

• Term-time friendly working hours.
• Supportive school environment.
• Training provided where required.
• Opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
• Cleaning equipment provided (where applicable).

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Skills:
Cleaning; West Belfast; Cleaner; Belfast

Benefits:
Competitive

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