Duties/Responsibilities
Location: Peacehaven Community School, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8RB
Salary : £ 10,920per annum
Working hours: Monday - Friday 15.00pm - 18.30pm 17.5 hours per week.
Benefits : 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
What you'll do:
Required to undertake duties as directed and respond to reactive requests, providing best practice in all cleaning activities carried out to uphold company value at all times and to meet contractual deliverables.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. To clean all areas of the school as directed by the Premises Manager in accordance with good cleaning principles, to the required standards, as laid down by the EMCOR SLA & Cleaning Services Specification and Local Education Authority requirements.
2. To operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment in accordance with site training, instructions and manufacturers recommendations.
3. To dilute and use cleaning products and materials as instructed and to manufacturers recommendations.
4. Carry out regular replenishments of consumable items as directed by the Premises Manager in all toilets/activity areas inc. soap, toilet paper etc.
5. To collect and remove all waste and rubbish from classrooms, activity areas and toilets in the school and remove to the agreed collection point for collection by the sub-contractor as directed.
6. During school closure periods, carry out such duties as required to a deep clean level as directed by the Premises Manager to meet the L.E.A.s required standards. This will include walls, doors, FFE, carpets and polished floors, involving the application of polishes/seals and carpet shampooing based on the manufacturers recommended procedures.
7. Notify the Helpdesk/Premises Manager or other designated EMCOR personnel of the necessity for any repair or maintenance work required for the safe and efficient operation of the school, retaining any detached parts found.
8. To observe and comply with all Health and Safety policies, COSHH and other codes of practice for cleaning staff.
9. In case of staffing short falls due to sickness or absenteeism, to assist in cleaning other areas as directed by the Helpdesk or Premises Managers.
10. To carry out emergency cleaning duties, as and when required due to accident, sickness or vandalism.
11. To carry out cleaning activities where a health hazard exists, subject to Risk Assessment, any PPE being identified and in place.
12. To comply with instructions relating to security and confidentiality.
13. Carrying out other duties and services which are not covered by any of the events listed above and within reasonable requirements and skills level, which include but not limited to (deputising other roles within sickness/holidays, collecting/delivering goods from other sites or suppliers etc) working additional hours over and above your contracted hours.
14. Holidays to be taken in school term breaks
Person Specification
Who you'll be:
15. Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage
16. Good time keeping
17. Experience of providing good customer service
18. Methodical and meticulous approach to work
19. Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed
Benefits
20. 25 days holidays + Bank holidays
21. Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days
22. Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Real Living Wage Employer
23. Refer a Friend scheme
24. Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression.
25. Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out
26. Bike To Work Scheme
27. Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
28. Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
29. Occupational Health - Making a positive change to Health & wellbeing at work.
30. Various Rewards & Recognition Awards
31. x11 RoSPA Awards for Health & Safety achievements in 2022
32. Order of Distinction Award for our Aldermaston account team (for 15 consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards)
33. Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract