Main Purpose of the Role:
To maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe office environment by carrying out a range of cleaning duties to a high standard.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitise office areas including desks, meeting rooms, and reception areas
- Vacuum carpets and rugs; sweep and mop hard floors
- Clean kitchen areas, including surfaces, sinks, and appliances
- Clean and disinfect washrooms, toilets, and showers
- Empty bins and dispose of waste appropriately
- Replenish consumables (soap, toilet paper, paper towels)
- Follow hygiene standards and cleaning schedules
- Use cleaning chemicals safely in line with COSHH guidelines
- Report maintenance issues (e.g., leaks, breakages, hazards)
- Identify areas requiring deep cleaning or attention
- Ensure cleaning equipment is stored safely and maintained
- Lock/unlock areas if required
- Follow health & safety procedures at all times
- Work independently or as part of a team
- Respond to ad hoc cleaning requests (e.g., spills)
- Comply with all Health & Safety regulations
- Use PPE appropriately
- Ensure safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals
- Prevent hazards such as wet floors and trip risks
Person Specification:
- Willingness to attend relevant training courses
- Well-developed understanding of the English language: spoken, written and reading
Knowledge & Experience
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety
- Previous experience of cleaning in an office / commercial setting
- COSHH awareness in a commercial setting
- Manual handling and health & safety at work regulations and guidance
Skills & Abilities
- Physically able to carry out the manual aspects of the role (including lifting and bending)
- Reliable and punctual, with strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Warm, approachable, with strong professional boundaries
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and business needs
- Able to work independently and to manage own workload within allocated timeframes
- Tactful and discreet, whilst mindful of observing safeguarding and professional standards
Equality and Diversity
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
All employees must complete mandatory safeguarding and GDPR training. Successful candidates will complete a thorough safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check.