About this role
Job summary
AW Surgeries are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated relief cleaner, to cover annual leave and sickness, approximately 37 weeks per year.
You will work under the guidance of the Practice Manager to provide a high standard of cleaning across the two surgeries.
Cleaners are responsible for a wide range of cleaning duties and responsibilities, which include ensuring that areas of work allocated are cleaned to the required standard/specification.
You will work as part of a team, to maintain a good standard of cleanliness and hygiene around the surgeries. Previous experience would be desirable but not essential as training will be given.
The role would be to cover the cleaning staff holidays, absences and training and equates to approximately 37 weeks per year, 2 hrs per day 6:00pm to 8:00pm Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
- 1. Thoroughly cleaning areas to the required specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment.
- 2. Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff.
- 3. Locking and unlocking windows and doors as directed.
- 4. Undertaking training in use of methods, materials and equipment, as instigated by your line Manager
- 5. Working safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment, being mindful of hazards to other staff and visitors. Compliance with the Health & Safety practices of the surgery.
- 6. Replenishing supplies of toiletries, bin bags etc., as directed.
- 7. Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labelled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers written instructions and that all chemicals are securely stored away when not in use.
- 8. Emptying vacuum cleaners at the end of each day. Cleaning and checking all equipment used after use, checking cables for wear and tear and storing away in a suitable safe area. Notifying line manager of any faults found.
- 9. Reporting immediately to your line manager any defective electrical sockets, lighting,etc., in the surgery.
- 10. Ensuring line manager is aware of low stock levels of materials and equipment.
- 11. Assist in keeping chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment storage areas in a clean and tidy condition.
About us
AW Surgeries is a large surgery covering two sites at Albion House and Withymoor surgery.
The successful candidate will join at team of 5 cleaning staff working across the two sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 1. Thoroughly cleaning areas to the required specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment.
- 2. Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff or pupils.
- 3. Locking and unlocking windows and doors as directed.
- 4. Undertaking training in use of methods, materials and equipment, as instigated by your Supervisor.
- 5. Working safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment, being mindful of hazards to other staff and pupils.
- 6. Replenishing supplies of toiletries, plastic bags etc., as directed.
- 7. Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labelled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers written instructions and that all chemicals are securely stored away when not in use.
- 8. Emptying vacuum cleaners bags at the end of each session. Notifying supervisor of any faults found.
- 9. Reporting immediately to your Supervisor any defective electrical sockets, lighting, in your cleaning area.
- 10. Ensuring Supervisor is aware of low stock levels of materials and equipment for which you are responsible.
- 11. Assist in keeping chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment storage areas in a clean and tidy condition.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- COSHH
- Health & Safety
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience.
Desirable
- Cleaning Experience in a Medical environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
AW Surgeries
Address
Albion Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.awsurgeries.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)