OR112708 -Southwark Cleaning Operative EK

• Scrubbing of internal and external hard floors, walkways and other areas as might be directed.

• Wall wash, high cleaning of walls, associated furniture, fixtures, fittings and internal window cleaning.

• Collection and removal of bulk/bagged refuse from all areas on the estate.

• Emptying of external litter bins and rotation of paladin refuse stores.

• Litter picking/leaf clearing/snow clearing.

• Cleaning of major spillage, soilage and other deposits.

3. To attend training sessions organised by supervisory staff, to use new equipment after training and to carry out new methods or procedures as and when directed.

4. To follow all procedures relevant to maintaining the security of Council

property as directed.

5. To clean, maintain and store all cleaning equipment and materials as directed and to report all defective equipment and materials to the Supervisor.

6. To note when cleaning materials and other supplies are required and to order or request that an order be placed for the necessary materials and supplies with the Supervisor.

7. To be responsible for the security of all cleaning equipment and materials under the employees control.

8. Carry out all duties with due regard to:

• Health and Safety at Work Act
• The Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy

Southwark Cleaning Supervisor and/or Team Leader

Contribute to the Department’s development and implementation of the Council’s corporate objectives including:

• Health & Safety in the workplace
• Performance Management and Investors in People
• Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity
• Customer Care Policy
• Quality Initiatives

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Contact will be at an operational level and will include:

• Members of the public
• Council officers of the E & H department and council wide.
• External bodies such as Keep Britain Tidy, Capital Standards.

Grade : 2

Contractual hours: 36 hours, Monday to Saturday

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3. Ability to carry out all aspects of estate cleaning and street cleansing as directed.

4. Ability to work without close and frequent supervision.

5. Ability to complete safety checks on all tools, materials and equipment used to undertake duties.

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There will be a requirement to work outside normal working hours.

Key: E = Essential , D = Desirable , I = Evaluated at Interview, S = Shortlisting Criteria