Position Title: Cleaning Operative

Location: Client Site

Reporting to: Cleaning Supervisor

Overall Purpose of the Job

Responsible for the general cleaning of the premises in accordance specification, under the direction of the cleaning supervisor. Ensuring all cleaning equipment and materials are handled and used in the correct way in accordance with the COSHH data sheet and under BIC specification

Main duties and responsibilities

• Vacuum carpeted areas of the building where needed
• Mop and buff vinyl and /or hard floor areas of the building where needed
• Clean toilet areas of the building
• Polish glass and brass work in the building where needed
• Collect and remove rubbish and waste material to authorised disposal points
• Take responsibility for the safe use of all cleaning materials and equipment used in the course of your duties
• To work in a safe manner for the benefit of oneself and other occupants of the building
• Display appropriate signage to ensure that occupants of the building are aware on any circumstances that may affect their health and safety whilst cleaning operations are taking place
• Report defects, deficiencies or health and safety related issues to the supervisor with minimum delay
• Remain security conscious and report any suspicious incidents or observations to the supervisor with minimum delay
• Undertake job related training as and when required
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as may be reasonably required
• Be able to work as part of a cleaning team
• Be able to provide excellent customer service skills, partnership approach, facilities expert, professional demeanour, effective solutions
• Show commitment to excellence, assume responsibility,
• Have an entrepreneurial attitude
• Act responsibly to the natural environment and society,
• Promote Health and Safety
• Deal responsibly with capital, develop Apleona strategically and operationally, full and open communication, transparent reporting
• Be a team player, honest, loyal, genuine
• Be an Apleona ambassador

The successful candidate must also hold:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation
• Ability to work on his/her own
• Well-organised and capable of prioritising own work
• Flexible, Honest and reliable

Qualifications and Experience

• Good Work Record
• Previous experience as working as a cleaner is desirable
• Experience in the use of cleaning equipment is desirable
• Basic health and safety knowledge
• Flexible approach to working as part of a team.