We are looking for a new team member to join Cleaning Services.
We continually invest in the development of our staff with training leading to qualifications in equipment, health and safety and cleaning procedures to BICSc standards. No experience necessary but we ask that applicants share our commitment to customer service and a vision of a cleaner Denbighshire.
Job purpose: To provide an efficient Building Cleaning Service at Denbighshire County Council sites.
Responsible to: Cleaning Manager
Principal accountabilities and responsibilities:
- Perform cleaning tasks, to a satisfactory standard, as per the site cleaning specification and frequencies.
- Ensure all lights are extinguished and windows secured on completion of cleaning operation.
- Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in particular those relating to the use of machinery and chemical substances.
- Report defective equipment immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
- Order and receive cleaning materials as required.
- Maintain storage lockers and cupboards in a clean and tidy condition.
- Complete signing in / signing out register each day.
- Be properly attired at all times.
Knowledge, skills, training and experience: An experienced cleaning operative with knowledge of general cleaning and the ability to perform tasks as instructed by the immediate supervisor.
Special working conditions: Moderate exposure to cleaning chemicals (controlled under COSHH regulations).
Employment checks: Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references. All new starters are required to undergo standard safer recruitment checks: DBS clearance, 2 satisfactory references covering 3 years' employment, evidence of essential qualifications and evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
Essential and desirable criteria:
- Desirable: BICS qualification, or other relevant certificates (such as cleaning, health and safety).
- Desirable: Experience of cleaning in a commercial or domestic environment.
- Essential: Awareness of working as a member of a team or without supervision; awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
- Essential: Reliability and commitment to providing a quality service; ability to complete basic paperwork (desirable: highly desirable for example timesheets).
- Essential: Empathy with the Welsh language and culture; awareness that the role may involve contact with customers; ability to deal with customers in a friendly and polite manner.
- Desirable: Fluent in Welsh.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Emma Roberts on 07467681244.