Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Cleaner – Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services

Location:

Leeds – Ralph Thoresby School.

Contract:

Permanent, Part-time, 16 p/w (Monday‑Friday: 4 days 15:00‑18:00, 1 day 14:00‑18:00). Pay: £12.21.

• Undertake all required training to deliver the cleaning role.
• Work within a team and at own initiative.
• Adhere to Mitie Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain the designated area to an agreed level of cleanliness in line with the Contract and relevant SLAs, carrying out all daily, weekly and periodic tasks as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
• Ensure that the service is delivered effectively and efficiently to a high standard.
• Keep equipment clean, well‑maintained and in safe working order.
• Report any maintenance requirements identified during cleaning tasks.
• Always maintain security – locking doors, following lost property procedures, etc.
• Have a full knowledge of the designated cleaning area, including the agreed work specification and time allocated to facilities.
• Have a full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and approved chemicals used by Mitie.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, behaviour, punctuality and attendance.
• Ensure all Safeguarding Policies are always adhered to and raise any concerns in line with the Mitie policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health & safety while on school premises.
• Build positive and productive working relationships with all customers, delivering excellent customer service and seeking ways to continuously improve and exceed expectations.
• Undertake any other related duties which are within the job holder's capability, according to the needs of the business.

• Cleaning experience is preferred; training can be provided.
• Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.
• Capable of working to his/her own initiative where appropriate.
• Open and honest.
• Self‑driven and determined.
• Strive for continuous improvements in service delivery.

Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are working in regulated activity please note the following:

• It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.

• Virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household.
• Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme – e.g., access 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform, Choices, to customise benefits such as dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, technology products, and more.
• High street discounts via MiDeals and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover – greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000.
• Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Mitie Stars – recognition for hard work with monthly cash prizes and an annual top prize of £10,000.
• Career development through diverse training and development avenues.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing (email placeholder).

Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients ranging from household names in banking, critical government sites to hospitals and schools.

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