Cleaner

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a Cleaner to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

• Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required standards.
• Use floor buffers and scrubber driers.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely as detailed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to health guidelines (COSHH)
• Ensure that the safety signs are used appropriately at all times.
• Ensure that cleaning stores are kept clean, tidy and stocked ensuring equipment is stored correctly and safely at all times.
• Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings as laid down by client and Sodexo.
• Draw to the attention of the Cleaning team leader/Deputy GSM or GSM any potential hazards on site or infringements of Health & Safety Legislation.
• Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean & maintained in safe working order.
• Comply with all Company & client policies and statutory regulations including Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience
• Experience working to a cleaning schedule.

Desirable

• A relevant qualification, including NVQ’s BICS’c or COPCS or COSHH.
• Experience of extensive use of floor buffers and heavy scrubber driers.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of working within a similar environment / industry.

Package Description

Job Title:  Sodexo Cleaning Operative

Purpose of the Role:            

To provide the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene to the Company standards within the service specification.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Have full knowledge of all areas which are to be cleaned in the course of duty
2. Ensure all areas are cleaned efficiently and in a timely manner to the required SOP standards.
3. Have full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and agents and use cleaning equipment as directed by your line manager only after correct COSHH training has been given.  Report any equipment which is faulty, mark as faulty and do not use.
4. Report any safety hazards or inappropriate compromises to the line Manager e.g.  locked fire door, lifting flooring, lights not working etc
5. Ensure that the specified safety signage is used at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and “warn/advise” customers where possible.
6. To be aware of material expenditure and cost and avoid unnecessary waste
7. Ensure that cleaning stores are kept clean and tidy and equipment stored safely at all times.
8. Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings as laid down by client and Sodexo and report immediately any shortages or discrepancies found.
9. Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance and general cleanliness to comply with statutory and Company regulations, wearing company uniform as specified.
10. Inform your line manager of low levels of cleaning material stocks where appropriate so that new supplies can be re-ordered
11. To deal with any complaints by immediately reporting them to the Line Manager.
12. Attend training  courses and meetings as is necessary to maintain standards in the contract and assist in carrying g out the job role efficiently
13. Provide cover in other areas in times of sickness and holidays.
14. Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean & maintained in safe working order.  Report any defects to the supervisor/Manager immediately.
15. Comply with all Company policies procedures and client site rules and regulations
16. Comply with all Company & client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place
17. Carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by management

Internal Contacts:

• Human Resources, Finance, Operations, Safeguard, Heads of Departments, District Management.

External Contacts:

• Current and prospective clients and customers.

Key Result Indicators:

• Comply with Company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.

• To be agreed with Line Manager for particular location.  K.P.I’s to be monitored as part of performance review and appraisal process.
• To deliver consistent level of service within the company standards to the contract specification and agreed performance qualitative and financial targets.

Authority Levels:

• N/A

Constraints:

• Smoking only permitted in designated areas. Constraints may change from time to time, see the staff notice boards.
• During the course of his/her duties the post holder may have access to, or witness confidential information, which must NOT be divulged to an unauthorised person at any time

NB.  Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the details of this job description are correct - due to the varied requirements of the catering and support services industry, this job description cannot be exhaustive. Therefore, the jobholder may be required from time to time to carry out other tasks as required by management in order to meet the operational needs of the business.

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.