Job Description
NURSERY CLEANER
Location: Tops Lymington, Lymington, Hampshire
Pay rate: Up to £12.22 per hour
Contracted Hours: 8 hours per week/ Part time
“Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements.”- OFSTED recent feedback
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:
Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
Flexible Working Options: Make the Most of Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you could gain up to 48 extra days off per year. Alternatively, if you work nine days over a two-week period, you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. And that’s in addition to your standard holiday allowance!
Proud to be a World’s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has been officially certified as a World’s Happiest Workplace for 2025, recognising our commitment to employee well-being, career growth, and a positive workplace culture.
Holiday Allowance: We all need time to rest, reset and enjoy the moments that matter most. That’s why you’ll receive 28 days of annual leave each year to relax and spend time doing what you love.
And because we know how important it is to look after you, you’ll also receive 2 extra days:
* One to celebrate your birthday – or another day that’s special to you
* And a Wellbeing Day, just for you, to take a pause, recharge, and focus on what makes you feel good.
That’s a total of 30 days off each year – because you deserve it.
Free meals: Our nurseries are proud to provide free breakfast to our colleagues as part of our commitment to supporting your well-being. Enjoy freshly prepared meals each day, ensuring you're energized and ready to provide the best care and education for the children we nurture.
Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Employee Recognition Platform: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for Gym discounts, Cycle2Work benefits, GP on demand, Cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers. We also use Each person to celebrate employee of the month!
Health and Wellbeing Support: We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.
Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan: Borrow up to £500 interest-free and spread the expense easily, whether for public transport or parking.
About the Role
Our cleaner’s ensure the nursery premises is clean and tidy including laundry room. Also, ensure stock is checked and re-ordering is done in sufficient time to have sufficient for the job. You are able to operate all equipment necessary for the job – eg vacuum cleaners, dish washers, washing machines, tumble driers, steam cleaners.
About the Nursery
Tops Wimborne Nursery is an 80 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Leigh Road, Wimborne. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!
What does the role involve?
* Disinfecting surfaces, toys, and furniture to maintain a hygienic environment.
* Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriately.
* Maintaining the cleanliness of communal areas, including kitchens and staff rooms.
* Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting all areas.
* Able to use the correct cleaning equipment, materials and chemicals safely and appropriately.
* To report any problems, faults, damage appropriately.
What are we looking for?
* Previous experience in a cleaning role (experience in a childcare or educational setting is a plus).
* A good understanding of hygiene and safety standards, particularly in environments where children are present.
* Aware of the sustainable ethos of the company, including being actively involved with energy conservation and recycling.
* Attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
* Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
* Ability to follow cleaning schedules and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.
As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.
Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.
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