3 months contract with local authority

Job Purpose:

• Ensure the security, safety, and cleanliness of designated streets and estates within Southwark, as determined by the needs of the service.
  

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Cleaning Duties:
   

   • Clean corridors, utility rooms, balconies, pedways, entrances, lobbies, refuse stores, lifts/stairs, landings, store rooms, external areas, and other areas as required.
     
   • Use appropriate equipment and materials for cleaning tasks, including:
     • Sweeping hard floors and walkways, damp and wet mopping.
       
     • Sweeping external areas such as pathways, pavements, channels, and courtyards.
       
     • Scrubbing internal and external hard floors, walkways, and other areas.
       
     • Wall washing, high cleaning of walls, associated furniture, fixtures, fittings, and internal window cleaning.
       
     • Collecting and removing bulk/bagged refuse from all areas on the estate.
       
     • Emptying external litterbins and rotating paladin refuse stores.
       
     • Litter picking, leaf clearing, and snow clearing.
       
     • Cleaning major spillages, soilage, and other deposits.
       

2. Training and Procedures:
   

   • Attend training sessions organized by supervisory staff.
     
   • Use new equipment and carry out new methods or procedures as directed.
     
   • Follow procedures relevant to maintaining the security of Council property.
     

3. Equipment Maintenance:
   

   • Clean, maintain, and store all cleaning equipment and materials as directed.
     
   • Report defective equipment and materials to the Supervisor.
     
   • Note when cleaning materials and other supplies are required and request orders through the Supervisor.
     
   • Ensure the security of all cleaning equipment and materials under your control.
     

4. Health and Safety:
   

   • Carry out all duties with due regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
     
   • Adhere to the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy.