Nations Recruitment • London, UK

Estate Services Cleaner

About this role

Job Category : Manual Labour

Mosaic East, 4th Floor,17 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6SR, Southern Housing

Hours Per Week :40.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:30

End Time : 17:00

£12.71

What you’ll be doing

Carry out general cleaning duties to our communal areas e.g., sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, litter picking etc.
Sweep, disinfect and keep tidy refuse chutes, bins and bin areas (where appropriate)
When required, use machinery (jet washers, steam cleaners etc) to carry out deep cleaning. Any training required will be provided.
Report any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager and follow up actions as required.
Provide cover in the absence of other colleagues.
Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues.
Be aware of vulnerable customers and, where appropriate, highlight their needs to your line manager / Housing Team
Act in a friendly, polite, and professional way at all times, even when challenged by residents or visitors to the estate.
Understand your responsibilities as an employee under Health and Safety legislation.
Always adopt a safe system of work, using all safety clothing and equipment which is provided and generally taking responsibility for your own safety.
No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described.

Essential

Valid UK driving licence and ability to drive company vehicles as and when required.

Desirable

Experience of undertaking cleaning duties
Experience of working in small teams
Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to this role.
Ability to use a smartphone to access company emails and log repair and health & safety issues.
Working alone and as part of a team will have a can do attitude and ability to work using their initiative.