Cleaning Operative

This is a vital service that showcases the council in the best light as first impressions are everything, making sure high standard of cleanliness are maintained in the councils offices, for elected officials, staff visitors and members of the public ensures the right impression and helps to keep staff safe.

Requirements

• Provide planned, routine and periodic cleaning services that reflect the property type, usage and hours of operation.
• Ensure all allocated areas are cleaned and maintained to the appropriate standard
• Minimise disruption to building users whilst performing duties
• Take cognisance of all safe working practices and clean according to specifications such as chemical dilution, colour coded cleaning equipment, COSHH and Chemical data sheets.
• Ensure there are adequate stock levels within the building and cleaning cupboards, reporting any shortages to line management immediately.
• Ensure all pre-user checks of equipment and machinery are carried out before use, only operating equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions reporting any defects to line management immediately.
• Report any building related defects to line management immediately, for onward reporting to the facilities management help desk, working with the cleaning supervisor to resolve issues in delivery of the cleaning service.
• Ensure attendance records are completed and immediately report any sickness and unplanned absence to the supervisor in advance of the shift.
• Attend mandatory (CoSHH, Health and Safety, BICSc), and operator refresher training, as required and aim to achieve the British Cleaning Services Certificate as a minimum qualification.
• Ensure that the approved uniform supplied by the employer is clean and worn at all times.
• Undertake any additional duties in order to maintain and improve the cleaning services within Southwark council premises