Cleaner
Killyleagh Library
7.5 hours per week
Temporary to 31 March 2025
Hourly rate £12.60 and Saturday £18.90
Working Pattern:
Monday – Rest
Tuesday – 10am – 12 noon (2hrs)
Wednesday – 6pm – 8pm (2hrs)
Thursday – Rest
Friday – 10am – 12 noon (2hrs)
Saturday – 10am – 11.30am (1.5hrs)
Main Duties:
Under the direction of the appropriate Line Manager:
1. Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.
2. Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.
3. Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.
4. Clean, wash and dust ledges, wall, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M. Polishing furniture, where appropriate.
5. Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.
General Conditions:
1. All duties must be carried out to comply with:
a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
c) The COSHH Regulations;
d) Codes of Practice.
2. All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
3. Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Libraries NI procedure.
4. Absence must be reported in line with Libraries NI Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.
5. When carrying out cleaning duties protective clothing or work issued wear must be worn.
6. Flat-soled enclosed –toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.
7. Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately.
8. All necessary paperwork must be completed.
9. Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
Essential Criteria
Experience
i. Cleaning experience outside the home environment
Skills
ii. Ability to work as part of team.
Personal Qualities
iii. Willing to undertake necessary training.
Desirable
Experience:
i. One year’s cleaning experience working in a cleaner role, in a medium/large building will be preferable.
ii. Experience of using electrical/mechanical cleaning equipment.
iii. Knowledge of cleaning procedures and Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and abides by the REC Code of Professional Practice. Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.