Cleaner Ref: 11 - 25

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Previous Cleaning Experience: Demonstrated experience in cleaning roles, preferably in commercial settings.
• Basic Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in fundamental cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing.
• Knowledge of Cleaning Products and Equipment: Familiarity with common cleaning products, tools, and equipment used in the cleaning industry.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding of basic health and safety practices related to cleaning, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and adherence to safety protocols.
• Reliability and Punctuality: Proven track record of reliability and punctuality in previous roles, with the ability to adhere to assigned work schedules.
• Ability to travel to other sites when/if required.

Desirable

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to cleaning tasks, ensuring thoroughness and quality in all work performed.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing cleaning requirements and schedules, with a willingness to take on additional tasks or responsibilities as needed.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to interact professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and clients, ensuring clear understanding of cleaning expectations and requirements.
• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and addressing cleaning needs proactively, without constant supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must hold a full valid driving licence

Desirable

• Completed Health and Safety training with essential knowledge on safe handling of cleaning chemicals, hazard identification, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency procedures. Certifications such as COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) or IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health).

Behaviours

Collaborative: I listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge

Ambitious: My approach to work is filled with positivity and optimism

Results Driven: I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions

Empowering: I take responsibility if things don't go well and learn from it for my own and for the organisation's development

Supportive: I treat others as I would want to be treated myself ensuring I am welcoming, friendly and approachable

Health & Safety (exposure to risk)

Moderate exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes may occur.