Cleaning Operative

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Cleaning Operative on a part-time, permanent basis. Reporting to: Deputy Head of Facilities Services (Cleaning) Main purpose of

the role

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness across all assigned areas, helping to provide a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Cleaning Operative - General Duties and

Responsibilities

Assisting with keeping designated areas clean, including hallways, floors, toilets, showers and classrooms as examples. Using the cleaning equipment and materials to carry out duties safely. This may include diluting and using cleaning chemicals, as instructed following COSHH regulations.

Operating cleaning machinery in accordance with instructions and within Health & Safety guidelines and to keep such machinery in a clean and safe condition, reporting faults to the Deputy Head of Facilities Services (Cleaning).

Carrying out emergency cleaning as required – this may be as a result of accidents or sickness as examples. Reporting defects, such as faulty plugs or fuses to your supervisor. Taking appropriate Health & Safety precautions, where necessary, whilst carrying out required duties, thereby ensuring the personal safety of all staff, pupils and visitors. Responding to any other reasonable management request. Cleaning Operative -

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas: Physical fitness, encompassing the ability to bend, stretch, lean, reach and carry heavy, awkward items. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Punctual, reliable and trustworthy. Good time management skills. The ability to work both alone and in a team. A polite, friendly and helpful attitude. The ability to speak confidently and courteously to parents, pupils and staff at all levels of seniority.

Awareness of health and safety procedures. The ability to read and understand written instructions. Some of your work could be physically demanding and involve lifting. You may also need to work at heights using ladders.

In-house cleaning training will be provided to NVQ level 2 standards. Cleaning Operative - Hours of Work: We are looking to appoint for the following shifts: Monday to Friday, 6.00am to 10.00am (20 hours per week). Monday...

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