School Cleaner - 20hrs per week based in Witham

Job Description

Cleaner - 20hrs per week based in Witham

Job Purpose

To maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and order in an education setting by performing routine, deep, and specialised cleaning tasks that ensure safe and appealing environments for employees, pupils and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Routine Cleaning Duties

Dust, clean, and polish furniture, fixtures, and fittings
Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors in offices, corridors, classrooms and public areas
Empty and sanitise bins; dispose of waste according to protocols
Clean and restock washrooms, including toilets, sinks, and hand towel dispensers
Wipe down high-touch surfaces such as door handles, desks, and railings
Clean interior windows and glass partitions, maintaining streak-free clarity

Deep Clean Responsibilities

Perform scheduled deep cleans of carpets and hard floors using extraction and buffing equipment
Conduct high-level dusting of vents, light fixtures, and ledges
Scrub and sanitise grout, tiles, and sanitary fittings in restrooms and kitchens

Potential Ad Hoc Tasks

Assist post-event cleaning
Carry out seasonal or one-off projects such as window deep cleaning or kitchen exhaust cleaning
Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages to management
Follow bespoke cleaning protocols for sensitive environments (medical, food preparation) as required

Equipment and Materials

Cleaners are to operate and maintain a range of equipment, including hoovers, floor polishers, scrubbers, and carpet cleaners. They handle cleaning chemicals safely, adhering to COSHH regulations and manufacturer instructions, and manage stock levels of supplies and PPE.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Cleaners must comply with health and safety policies, risk assessments, manual handling guidelines, and waste disposal procedures. Wearing appropriate PPE, using warning signage, and securing areas after cleaning are mandatory. Knowledge of infection control, safe handling of chemicals, and, where relevant, enhanced DBS clearance are essential for compliance with industry standards.

Person Specification-Criteria

Essential

Minimum 1 year in commercial or industrial cleaning roles

Basic cleaning certification or equivalent

Proficient with cleaning machinery; strong attention to detail; reliable time management

Health & safety, COSHH, manual handling procedures

Dependable, organised, proactive communicator

Legally entitled to work; physically fit; valid UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience in educational or healthcare settings

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Services

Knowledge of specialized deep-clean techniques

Infection control and sterilisation protocols

Flexibility for extra shifts

Other

Legally entitled to work; physically fit; valid UK driving licence

Permanent role, flexible part-time hours after 6pm, 4hrs per day every weekday evening term time only £13.75 per hour (£12,265.00 per annum pro-rata)

Start date1st September 2025
Job Types:Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension

Free On-site parking

Driving Licence (required)

Expected start date:01/09/2025