Cleaner

Cleaning Operative (Managed Sites) - Local Authority Housing Clean City Services

15 Hours per week Saturday - Sunday 06:00 - 14:00

This is a lone working mobile cleaning round cleaning various public convenience sites as directed, and other public convenience duties as required.

Do you hold a full driving licence and have cleaning experience, which would be an advantage although not essential?

What is the role

You will primarily be servicing the Public Conveniences, but may include other Property and Housing owned or managed sites and services including schools, libraries, office premises and other open space. The role involves carrying out a range of cleaning tasks in order to meet the purpose of the service. This includes but is not limited to; litter-picking, mopping/scrubbing of floors, walls and other hard surfaces; cleaning of windows, dusting and the cleaning of sanitary-ware (WC's Urinals and Bowls/Sinks) including unblocking as necessary. In addition, you will replenish stock, report any repairs and anti-social behaviour issues, open and unlock public conveniences and other premises as required.

For a full list of details on the role please refer to the job profile.

Who is the person?

1. You need to hold a full driving licence with no more than penalty 3 points . You will be transporting cleaning equipment and materials and travelling from site to site both in and outside the city, using a PCC provided vehicle.
2. You need to be able to work alone or as a member of a team.
3. Cleaning experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
4. You will need to have good communication skills as you will be representing the council and in direct contact with members of the public in what can sometime be challenging situations.
5. Be flexible and adaptable to change as you may be required to cover different shift patterns and rounds as the service needs, including evenings weekends and bank holidays.
6. Be physically fit and able to carry out both internal and external cleaning in all weather.

About Portsmouth City Council

What we can offer you:

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How to apply:

Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.

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You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800