Cleaning Operative for Civic Offices

Job Description

Job title: Cleaning Operative for Civic Offices

Company: Portsmouth City Council

Job description: Salary: Band 2 – £22,366 – £22,737 p.a. (£18,134 – £18,435 pro rata)

Part-time position 30 hours per week (cleaning to be carried out between the hours of 16:30-22:30 working Monday – Friday. Based at Civic Offices, Portsmouth

Permanent

The Service:

The purpose of our service is “to help keep the city safe, clean and tidy and provide advice/support when needed”

As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what’s important so that we make a real and positive difference.

What is the role?

• The role involves carrying out a variety of cleaning tasks using manual and mechanical equipment and tools.
• You must be flexible in where you work, including other sites (you must be able to move to other locations as needed).
• The reporting of repairs and other issues to the Estate Services Team Leader.
• Observe all Health and Safety and CoSHH rules and take reasonable care to promote the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Correct usage and routine care & maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Good knowledge of colour coding and PPE.
• The ability to manage your time and make good decisions whilst lone working.

Who is the person?

You need to: * Be able to work alone or as a member of a team in a cleaning role.

• Have cleaning experience – this is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.
• Be physically fit in order to be able to lift, carry and operate cleaning equipment and use a trolley to carry out all necessary cleaning tasks on site.
• Be trustworthy, responsible and an excellent timekeeper.
• Be able to drive (although this is not essential)
• Be able to assess and prioritise cleaning tasks – attention to detail is essential.
• Have good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work within a demanding and at times challenging environment and be adaptable to change.
• Have a good understanding of Health & Safety practices, CoSHH regulations and the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
• Be able to assess risks to personal and others’ safety and demonstrate safe methods of work when cleaning.

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the ‘Who is the Person’ points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click HERE for the full job profile!

Closing date: 10th January 2024.

We are a disability confident employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Expected salary:

Location: Portsmouth

Job date: Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:54:46 GMT

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