Chargehand Cleaners

Role Purpose

To ensure a clean internal environment of the school 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 Soft Services Area Supervisor, 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.

• Update Maximo daily for any Misuse

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will have the following:

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

• BICSc certification to an appropriate level. 

• 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.