Cleaner (Permanent)

Job Title: Cleaner

Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: £21,222.00 FTE

Job Type: 15 Hours per week, 45 Weeks per year, Part-Time, Permanent

About City of Portsmouth College:

Welcome to the City of Portsmouth College where learning meets opportunity. Nestled on the stunning south coast of England and boasting a selection of sprawling campuses, a proven place in which employees of all levels can hone their skills and develop within their given field. Portsmouth boasts a rich maritime heritage, is the birthplace of Charles Dickens and home to the British Navy all of which is captivated by the City of Portsmouth College and its representatives throughout. We're proud to be part of this vibrant city and are fully committed to fostering growth & excellence in education.

In this role, you will receive thorough training covering a variety of essential tasks. Our experienced trainers will guide you through hands-on learning experiences, teaching you the skills and techniques needed to tackle any challenge with confidence.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave FTE - 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays and plus a 2 week winter shutdown
• Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10%
• Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address
• Free car parking across all campus sites
• Discounted membership for onsite campus gyms
• Ongoing training and development to aid your career

About The Role:

As a Cleaner your role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across various areas such as classrooms, corridors, offices and communal spaces. Cleaners are responsible for tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, changing bins and sanitizing surfaces to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for students, visitors and staff. You may also be tasked with restocking supplies and cleaning products. Additionally, cleaners play a crucial role in helping to prevent the spread of infections and illnesses by following proper cleaning processes and adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas
• Hoovering, dusting and mopping floors to remove dirt and debris
• Changing bins and disposing of waste efficiently
• Sanitation of surfaces to prevent the spread of infections etc
• Restocking of supplies like toilet paper, soap and cleaning products as required
• Following proper cleaning procedures to ensure effective cleaning and safety
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines including utilising appropriate PPE
• Reporting any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate authorities

The Candidate:

• Has the ability to notice and address small details to ensure thorough cleaning and maintenance of facilities
• Reliability
• Professionalism
• A good standard of Maths and English
• Proactive in identifying cleaning needs and taking appropriate actions without contact supervision
• Punctual and consistent

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

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Candidates with experience of: Maintenance Engineer, Handyperson, Multi-skilled Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Builder, General Builder, Installations, Pipe Repairs, Kitchen Maintenance, Bathroom Maintenance, Kitchen Repairs, Bathroom Repairs, Electrical Services, Builder, Property Maintenance will also be considered for this role.