Description HOUSING SERVICES Cleaning Operative Full Time (Reference number 106432) £23,656 per annum The Cleaning Operatives are responsible for the day to day delivery of a front line estate cleaning service. The purpose of the Neighbourhood Services Team is to help keep the local area safe, clean and tidy and to provide advice and support when needed. The Cleaning Team play a vital role in fulfilling this aim. This is a varied role that involves cleaning communal areas of our estates and accommodation. This will include stairwells in external blocks of flats, communal areas in sheltered schemes and homeless hostels, void temporary accommodation as required. You will need to be flexible and willing to work at a variety of locations as and when required, sometimes at short notice. This is a physical role and you will need to be able to walk up several flights of stairs, move large refuse bins (up to 1100 litre) and perform a variety of cleaning tasks. This role involves lifting and carrying cleaning equipment around site. You will be expected to clean bin sheds and report bulk / fly tipped items and repairs as required. Daily cleaning tasks include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning toilets and kitchens. You will be required to clean hazardous waste such as bodily fluid, vomit and faeces if the need arises. In addition to your usual daily tasks you may also complete specialist cleaning tasks such as carpet cleaning and steaming using equipment. There will be a requirement to carry out maintenance of hard surface areas such as removal of moss and small weeds in drying areas using hand tools. Good communication skills are essential both over the phone and face to face. You may be required to work on your own or as part of a small team and will need to self-manage and prioritise tasks to be effective and meet the purpose of our service. You must have the means to travel from site to site, such as a bicycle. Full driving licence is essential. We are looking for a motivated hard working individual with a good work ethic who is able to work under their own initiative. How to apply If you feel you are the right person for this job, please complete the application form. Include the Job title and reference number (106432), and your contact details including phone number and email address Email your submission to gbcrecruitmentgosport.gov.uk If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sally Stanton on 02392 545574. A job profile is included here. Closing Date: There is no closing date – we will shortlist as the advert goes along. We may close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications. Telephone assessments: Required prior to shortlist for interview and assessment Interviews and assessments: Required