Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Cleaner (12 Posts) (Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Antrim-Belfast-Fleming Fulton Special School Contract Type :
Permanent Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : N/AStatus :
Part-Time Hours per Week : 11 posts - 2.5 hours 1 post - 3.5 hours

Working Pattern : 2.5 hour posts - Monday to Friday: 6.00am to 8.30am or 3.00pm to 5.30pm. Applicants can apply for more than 1 post 3.5 hour post Monday to Friday - 6.00am - 9.30am or 2.30pm - 6.00pmGrade/Scale :
Cleaner | NJC Pts 5 - 8 | £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) : w/b 15 June 2026

Additional Information:
The successful candidates must be available during July and August 2026 to allow for training and to assist with the school summer clean.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Cleaner

REPORTS TO:

Designated Line Manager

JOB PURPOSEUndertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.

Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.

Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.

Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M.Polish furniture where appropriate.

Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

General Conditions Carry out all duties to comply with:a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;c) The COSHH Regulations;d) Codes of Practice.

Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.

Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority procedure.

Absence must be reported in line with Education Authority’s Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.

When carrying out cleaning duties protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn.

Flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.

Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately.

Complete all necessary paperwork.

Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

Training Employees will accept any training for jobs graded at a higher level than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the Authority for the higher-level duties to be carried out.

Employees must accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties up to and including their own grade. The training to include:

Induction Training Refresher Training This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure check which at present costs £33. Further details regarding the payment of this check will be issued with the contract of employment.

To view the summary of terms and conditions for each post click  accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

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