Cleaning Operative - Contracts

The role

You will be required to undertake general cleaning duties under the direction of the Manager or his/her nominee.

Under the direction of the Manager or his/her nominee, you will assist in:

• Providing a high quality cleaning service within all designated areas (and immediately outside these areas), whilst ensuring a clean and hygienic condition, as directed and to the required standard; (i) Prioritise own work and work around users of the building and ensure that areas which are used first are cleaned as priority; (ii) Clean specified areas using the appropriate techniques, materials and equipment;
  
  (iii) Carry out a thorough deep clean of specified areas according to business needs; (iv) Maintain adequate stocks of cleaning chemicals and materials in store cupboard; (v) Removal of refuse to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• To comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: (i) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH); (ii) Health and Safety; (iii) Data Protection; (iv) Equal Opportunities Legislation.
• Be responsible for securing of areas during and after cleaning e.g. ensuring windows which have been open are then closed and appropriate doors are locked.
• Accompanying Manager or his/her nominee on inspections.
• Reporting any equipment failures or damaged equipment and potential hazards to the Line Manager.
• Assisting with fire evacuation in residences whilst on duty.
• Reporting of maintenance requirements within area of responsibility.
• Answer queries from staff and visitors in the building.
• Attend team meetings.
• Undertake all training courses as necessary to carry out duties.
• Basic IT skills would be desirable for this position, to allow the postholder the ability to navigate the University website, e-mail and to access their Aber People staff account (to book annual leave and to access payslips).
• This position is physically demanding and involves lifting and carrying, occasionally up and down stairs, moving furniture, lifting bed linen and carrying cleaning products and equipment.
• To carry out reasonable duties as requested by the Management Team.
• You will be required to work within any University Building.
• Willingness to participate in covering additional hours from time-to-time, in addition to working evening shifts, as and when required, in line with business need.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.