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Location: Bearwood, Dorset, United Kingdom
Job type: Part Time Permanent
Salary: £12.22 per hour
Contracted Hours: 10 hours per week
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee‑owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee – you become a co‑owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success.
With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. With opportunities for apprenticeship, nursery practitioners, nursery managers, & casual staff, we are always looking for passionate individuals to join us. We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).
About The Role
Our cleaner ensures 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 – e.g. vacuum cleaners, dish washers, washing machines, tumble dryers, steam cleaners.
Benefits
* Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
* Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
* Health & wellbeing support – NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
* A generous holiday allowance – including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!
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.
Important Safeguarding Information
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
* Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
* Successfully complete background and reference checks.
At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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