Job Title: Cleaning Technician
Department: Cleaning Operations
Reports To: Cleaning Supervisor / Cleaning Manager
Location: Kent TN16
Job Overview
A Commercial Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across various commercial settings. This includes cleaning office areas, communal spaces, restrooms, kitchens, meeting rooms, corridors, and other high-traffic zones. The role is vital in creating a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for clients, staff, and visitors, while adhering to health and safety regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform general cleaning duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and polishing surfaces.
* Clean and disinfect washrooms, kitchens, break rooms, and other communal areas.
* Replenish consumables such as soap, toilet paper, hand towels, and sanitiser.
* Remove waste and recyclables, ensuring correct disposal and segregation.
* Clean windows, doors, and glass partitions (internal and external, where required).
* Ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out to the required standards and schedules.
* Follow colour coding and cleaning protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
* Operate cleaning machinery such as floor buffers, carpet extractors, and steam cleaners (after appropriate training).
* Secure premises after cleaning (turning off lights, locking doors, setting alarms).
* Maintain cleaning equipment in good working order and report faults or replacements to the supervisor.
* Follow COSHH guidelines when handling cleaning chemicals and materials.
* Adhere to company policies, site-specific instructions, and Health & Safety procedures.
* Report maintenance or security issues identified during duties.
Essential Skills & Competencies
* High attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
* Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
* Good timekeeping and reliability.
* Understanding of safe manual handling and chemical use.
* Awareness of COSHH and general Health & Safety.
* Polite, professional attitude towards colleagues, clients, and members of the public.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
* Previous commercial or industrial cleaning experience.
* Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment.
* COSHH training or willingness to complete training.
* Basic Health & Safety awareness or certification.
* Experience using floor cleaning machines (desirable but not essential).
Working Conditions
* Start time pm working till 20.30pm Monday to Friday, Plus work 1 Saturday for 2 hours, every fortnight .
* Work may involve standing, bending, lifting, or working with chemicals.
* Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
* May involve working independently, two cleaning staff will be onsite at the same times .
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person