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Cleaner/General Assistant - Sports and Leisure

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for a General Assistant 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 that the lounge and seating area is clean, sofa chairs and tables are arranged per the lounge plan, prior and after the lounge opening times.
  • Maintain Lounge cleanliness during lounge operating hours
  • Spot clean all cupboards, tables, desks and other furniture and fittings.
  • Vacuum recesses in upholstered furniture.
  • Dust all surfaces, fittings, frames, signage and furniture below two metres.
  • Dust and spot clean all skirting.
  • Spot clean all walls, doors and paintwork.
  • Dust wall surfaces.
  • Clear and vacuum all carpeted areas paying attention to corners.
  • Clean and polish all hard floor surfaces.
  • Clean and sanitise telephones and computers as well as other business centre equipment (photocopier, printer etc)
  • Dust ceiling air vents.
  • Empty waste bins, as necessary. Wipe clean and replace bin liners when required.
  • Vacuum the carpets to remove all obvious soil, dirt and crumbs.
  • Clean and wipe chairs and sofas as well under the table
  • Wash and clean all the vanity areas, shower receptacles and toilets using the approved methods and cleaning product and equipment.
  • Ensure the toilet bowls and shower rooms are clean and tidy.
  • Clean shower areas immediately after passengers have vacated so that they are ready for the next guests to use.
  • Ensure that adequate supply of combs, hand towels, dental and shaving kits is displayed neatly at the vanity area at all times.
  • Replenish towels, as necessary.
  • Top up the hand wash, hand lotion, shampoo gel, hair conditioner dispensers on a regular basis.
  • Clear the laundry baskets of used towels. Have to count in and out laundry.
  • Empty the garbage bins regularly.
  • Once a week, deep cleaning of shower and toilet room.

 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Proven working experience as a cleaner
  • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
  • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
  • Familiarity with COSHH Safety Data Sheets
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Enthusiastic team member
  • Excellent hygiene and personal presentation

 

Desirable

  • Supervision experience
  • Maintenance skills

Package Description

The rate of pay is £8 per hour, based on a 37.5 hour week. The shift pattern is four days on two days off consisting of early and late shifts. You will be paid for the actual hours worked within the lounge. There will be plenty of opportunity to work overtime if you would like to do so.

Employment will be subject to the candidate obtaining an airside ID pass, therefore a full five year working history must be provided in order to obtain the necessary references.  In addition, the successful completion of an online security training course and a basic criminal record check will be required

About the Company

Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. 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.

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