Investing in People. Delivering Excellence.
About Klense
Klense is a London-based facilities management company, accredited as a Living Wage Employer. We believe in fair pay, high standards, and continuous training. Our minimum entry rate is £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage), well above the national minimum.
Employer Positioning Statement
At Klense, we take pride in raising standards within the cleaning industry. We value dedicated, professional cleaners who share our passion for excellence. We prefer staff with BICSc training and provide ongoing BICSc development for committed team members.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contract Cleaner to join our team at a busy nursery. This role is part-time, fixed at 2 hours per day, Monday to Friday (10 hours per week). The start time will be 5:45pm, immediately after the nursery closes.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out daily cleaning across assigned nursery areas.
* Dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
* Clean and sanitise toilets, kitchens, office, and conjoining playrooms.
* Replenish washroom facilities: toilet rolls, paper towels, soap, nappies disposal bags.
* Manage cleaning inventory and report stock levels to the Contracts Manager.
* Perform periodic tasks: emptying bins, replacing vacuum bags, equipment care.
* Keep cleaning cupboards tidy and organised, despite limited storage space.
* Maintain dishwasher and reset mats/play equipment after cleaning.
* Garden clear-out tasks on a fortnightly basis.
* Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly.
* Follow cleaning protocols and health and safety regulations at all times.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in contract cleaning, ideally in nurseries, schools, or childcare settings.
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
* Excellent time management to complete tasks within allocated hours.
* Ability to work independently while following a set cleaning schedule.
* Good communication skills for reporting and updates.
* A driving licence is not essential but highly favoured.
* Reliability and punctuality are essential.
What We Offer
* £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage).
* Immediate start available.
* A stable part-time employment contract (10 hours per week) with potential for additional hours.
* Full training provided, with ongoing opportunities for BICSc accreditation.
* A supportive team environment with clear accountability through contracts manager oversight.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.85 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Application question(s):
* Have you completed any BICSc training or hold BICSc certification?
Experience:
* Commercial cleaning: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Covent Garden WC2H (preferred)
Work Location: In person