Chargehand Cleaner

Responsible for:

Supervising the cleaning of all internal areas of the College.

Working hours:

22.5 hours per week (6.30am-9am & 4pm-6pm(split shift))

Role Purpose

To ensure a clean internal environment of the College premises in line with the output specification.

Role Objectives

• To have the overall responsibility for the practical organisation of the day-to-day cleaning operation.

• In consultation with the Operations Manager, to identify the number of cleaning staff required to maintain a clean teaching environment within the set annual budget.

• To monitor stocks of cleaning equipment and materials in order that orders can be placed on a timely basis.

• Complete cleaning staff Return to Work Interviews and any other HR paperwork required.

• To organise appropriate training for all cleaning staff.

• Carry out Staff CPD.

• Carry out new start training.

• Carry out daily audits and recorded weekly audits

Role and responsibilities

• To maintain a flexible daily cleaning schedule of all internal areas of the College.

• To clean allocated areas to a high standard – including but not limited to: -

Vacuuming

Scrubber Drying

Damp Wiping

Stair Cleaning

Toilet Cleaning

• Ensure that identified key areas of the College receive priority in the schedule.

• Liaise with the Head Janitor/College representative and review the weekly College calendar to identify lettings and College events.

• Liaise with College representative to ensure client satisfaction.

• Check daily that all areas of the College are cleaned to a satisfactory standard and daily cleaning logs are completed for each work section.

• Undertake any additional cleaning duties as directed, by the Area Supervisor.

• Maintain cleaning staff attendance logs and timesheets for submission to Head Office.

• In conjunction with the Operations manager, interview and recruit sufficient cleaning staff to cover the weekly budgeted cleaning hours.

• To be responsible for the day-to-day personnel management of the cleaning staff, and consulting with the Area Supervisor on any necessary formal procedures.

• Produce on a monthly basis, official order forms for equipment, uniform and materials for authorisation by the Area Supervisor.

• To ensure that tools, equipment, and materials are available as and when required to ensure the effective delivery of the service.

• Investigate and maintain a working knowledge of developments in cleaning equipment and materials and to identify means by which the cleaning operation might be developed.

• Conduct regular site audits to ensure that the specified standard of work is maintained.

• Develop and carry out induction procedures with all new staff.

• Identify formal and informal training needs for all cleaning staff.

• Provide information to the Operations manager for the Training Log.

• To ensure that all Health & Safety procedures are followed, in accordance with company policies.

• Any other reasonable duties.

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Supervisory experience in a cleaning environment, preferably in a educational environment. 

• BICSc certification to an appropriate level(preferred). 

• Experience of operating a management system i.e. ISO 9001:2000, 14001, 18001.

• A pro-active attitude.

• Good IT/computer skills.

• The ability to supervise operatives.

• The ability to deliver in-house training

• Excellent communication skills including verbal and the written word.

• The ability to form relationships with clients and to exceed customer expectation.

• Approachable demeanour and a demonstrable commitment to team working.

• A track record of delivering a similar role.

• A commitment to continuing professional development in relation to themselves and their team members.

• Deliver in house training when required.