Cleaner

Posted 16 October 2025
Salary 14.79
LocationPlymouth PL2 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceRQ1620580

Job description

Hours Per Week:
15.00
Start Date:
24/10/2025
End Date:
31/12/2025
Start Time:
06:00
End Time:
09:00
Closing Date:
22/10/2025

Summary:

The role of Facilities Cleaner is crucial in ensuring a clean and safe environment across multiple sites. This position involves identifying maintenance issues, opening and closing buildings, and adhering to a scheduled task list to meet defined service standards. Flexibility is essential, as the role may require covering alternative sites as needed. The primary goal is to maintain buildings that are clean, secure, and safe for occupants, with a focus on user satisfaction and adherence to Facilities Team service standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean multiple premises to British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICs) standards.
  • Open and close buildings, including setting and switching off alarms.
  • Identify and escalate building defects through appropriate channels.
  • Respond to call-outs for incidents as required.
  • Perform other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.


Requirements


  • Essential Qualifications/Knowledge:
    • Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques and COSHH related to machinery, equipment, and chemicals.
    • Understanding of working to defined outputs, targets, and schedules.
  • Desirable Qualifications/Knowledge:
    • Relevant Health & Safety or Facilities Management qualification.
    • Experience in a cleaning environment.
  • Essential Experience:
    • Ability to work flexibly outside of normal working hours.
  • Desirable Experience:
    • Previous experience in a cleaning role.
  • Essential Skills:
    • Good communication skills.
    • Ability to work across different sites or buildings.
    • Understanding of customer service standards.