Cleaning Operative

Location: Brighton & Hove, UK

Brighton College is hiring a part-time, permanent Cleaning Operative. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across the college's facilities. Applicants can choose between a morning shift (Monday‑Friday 6:00 am‑10:00 am, 20 hrs/week) or an afternoon shift (Monday‑Friday 4:00 pm‑7:00 pm, 15 hrs/week). The position offers a competitive hourly rate and additional paid hours for Open Mornings.

Duties:

• Assisting with keeping designated areas clean, including hallways, floors, toilets, showers and classrooms.
• Using cleaning equipment and materials safely, including diluting and using chemicals following COSHH regulations.
• Operating cleaning machinery in accordance with instructions and health & safety guidelines, and reporting faults.
• Carrying out emergency cleaning as required, such as after accidents or sickness.
• Reporting defects, such as faulty plugs or fuses, to the supervisor.
• Taking appropriate health & safety precautions to ensure personal safety of staff, pupils and visitors.
• Responding to any other reasonable management requests.

Requirements:

• Physical fitness, including ability to bend, stretch, lean, reach and carry heavy, awkward items.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work both alone and in a team.
• Polite, friendly and helpful attitude.
• Ability to speak confidently and courteously to parents, pupils and staff at all levels.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift, including working at heights using ladders.

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