Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Job Description Cleaner (Contract 9 Months)

Location: Parkway Bridgwater (covering Connaught House and Winsor House)

Employer: Local Authority

Contract Duration: 9 months (fixed-term contract)

Working Hours:

• Monday: 4 hours
• Wednesday: 3 hours
• Friday: 4 hours

Preferred Start Time: 8:00 am (flexibility available for the right candidate)

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Summary

The Cleaner role is essential for maintaining high-quality cleaning operations across Somerset accommodation and halls. This position ensures a clean safe and welcoming environment for residents staff and visitors supporting the effective maintenance of council properties while upholding high standards of hygiene and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Operational Duties
  • Perform cleaning tasks according to standards set by the Cleaning Supervisor.
  • Conduct general cleaning including vacuuming dusting mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Clean kitchen areas toilets and communal spaces to a high standard.
  • Remove rubbish and recycling following manual handling guidelines.
  • Complete cleaning activities efficiently with minimal disruption.

• Team Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the building cleaning team and work independently as needed.
  • Coordinate cleaning activities across designated sites per supervisor instructions.
  • Maintain a polite professional and helpful demeanor with colleagues and building users.

• Asset and Facilities Awareness
  • Understand council assets and facilities.
  • Perform duties with professionalism maintaining confidentiality.
  • Handle equipment and materials with care.

• Health Safety and Compliance
  • Follow health safety and wellbeing policies for personal and others safety.
  • Adhere to safe working practices including manual handling and equipment use.

• Reporting
  • Report any damage maintenance issues or concerns to the Cleaning Supervisor.
  • Report faults with cleaning equipment or health and safety risks.

• Corporate Responsibilities
  • Promote equality diversity and inclusion policies.
  • Treat all staff residents and visitors with respect and dignity.
  • Work in line with organizational values contributing positively to local authority objectives.

Requirements:

• Experience
  • Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience in team environments or public/residential buildings is advantageous.

• Qualifications
  • No formal qualifications required.
  • Basic understanding of health and safety practices is desirable (training provided).

• Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
  • Reliable punctual and organized approach to work.
  • Good communication skills and a friendly professional manner.
  • Ability to follow instructions and adhere to cleaning schedules.

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Additional Information

• Working hours:
  
  11 hours per week.
• Location:
  
  Somerset
• Bi-weekly schedule
• The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

Experience Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable but not essential. Experience working in a team environment and/or within public or residential buildings is advantageous.