Your new role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Cleaner/Housekeeper to join our Dumfries and Galloway schools account in Lockerbie Academy, Glasgow Rd, Lockerbie DG11 2AT
The standard hours of work are 30 hours per week. (shift pattern Hours will be 05:30am – 08:30am and then15:30pm-18:30pm Mon-Fri
This role is on-site based.
Salary £12.00 per hour
Every day our people help create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.
We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements of the schools.
Cleaner/Housekeepers play an important part in providing high quality cleaning service throughout the schools designated area, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
You will be responsible for:
Provide a cleaning service that delivers to our contractual requirements.
Control stock levels and order consumables
Operate machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided.
Ensure a high-quality service is provided to the building users at all times ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
We want to hear from you if you have:
Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail
Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic
Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others
Experience using chemicals and machinery safely
Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.
What we can offer you:
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
Who is Amey?
We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.
To find out more take a look at our website
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!
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