Salary and grade: Grade 2 £13.63 per hour
Duration of role: Permanent
Hours per week: Part time, 21.5 hours per week
Location: Public conveniences at Thame (Market House and North Street), some flexibility
required to cover other locations within the two Districts
Closing Date: 11 May 2025
About the role and what were looking for
The aim of the cleaning team is to ensure that all public conveniences are maintained in a safe condition, the facilities that we manage are run efficiently, are clean and that we ensure customer service and best practice are given priority.
The role of the cleaners is to undertake cleaning of the South and Vale public conveniences, to ensure a comprehensive cleaning service is provided in compliance with local procedures and service standards, agreed working practices and Health and Safety Regulations Two public convenience sites in Thame are the main base for this role, however, flexibility is a required to cover other sites within the District during holidays/sickness
Main duties and responsibilities
Perform cleaning duties as per a schedule in a professional manner and to the standards expected by the Council.
Ability to work agreed shift patterns, this role is a split shift pattern of 2 shifts per day, one AM and one PM
Maintain records of areas cleaned
Awareness for Health and safety, COSHH (Control of substances Hazardous to Health), safe handling and use of cleaning materials training will be provided.
Dealing with and reporting faults, as required
Carry out minor repairs such as replacement to toilet roll holders
Unblocking toilets, removal of graffiti where possible
Re-stock toilets with consumables
Dealing with members of public in a professional manner
Unlocking (8am) and locking (6pm) of Public Convenience
Being proactive with a view to resolve issues found and communicate effectively through the appropriate channels.
To report all accidents, incidents, and injuries to any persons in the toilets at work, no matter how minor
About you
Your essential skills, knowledge and experience
Minimum one years experience of working in a similar role
You must be able to read safety information on cleaning materials to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Good health and safety awareness with regard to cleaning equipment and materials
Willing to contribute ideas that will improve the service
Ability to work in a team as well as alone
Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (business mileage can be claimed as per travel and expenses policy at 45p per mile).
A good understanding of hygiene requirements
It would be great if you had:
BICS (British Institute of Cleaning Science) qualification
The benefits we offer
A basic 25 day annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year.
Flexible working and annualised hours a flexible approach to
work that our employees love!
Salary pay awards most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we
also review salaries each April.
A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary
The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work!
Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, free eye tests for DSE users and more)
We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community.
A range of resources, support, and activities to help you maintain your wellbeing including a monthly wellbeing hour in addition to annualised hours (the ability to work flexibly as long as, over the course of the year, you complete your contracted hours) and annual leave.
We look forward to hearing from you.
You may also have experience in the following: Cleaner, Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Assistant, Equipment Cleaner, Equipment Cleaning, Commercial Cleaner, Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, Hospitality Assistant, etc.
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