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

• To assistance in all cleaning duties, customer service and stock control
• To conduct a varied number of cleaning tasks, with specified areas, as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor
• Ensure that all requirements in relation to COSHH, SSW are adhered to
• To complete all cleaning tasks as directed via the Great / cleaning offer task cards and cleaning schedules
• To report all faults in relation to cleaning machinery/equipment to the Cleaning Supervisor
• To report all building defects to the Cleaning Supervisor
• To provide exceptional and outstanding customer service
• To assist at any special functions, some of which may occur outside working hours
• To maintain high standards and consistency of the service and products
• To assist as directed with all aspects of preparation to the Company’s standards
• Comply with all Company and client policies, procedures and statutory regulations, including resources, site rules, health and safety, safe working practice, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH
• To report all building defects to the cleaning supervisor
• Undertake all required training in relation to all aspects of the cleaning delivered to the client
• Complete a schedule of cleaning tasks, as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor
• To undertakes all deliveries ensuring they are stored as per Company policy
• To assist with waste removal and bins collection
• To assist with weekly, monthly deep clean procedures
• To complete any administration as requested including cleaning schedules, chemical cupboard stock take

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.