Cleaner

If you are, we would love you to join our team - helping to ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall tidiness of Breckland Council Offices.

We're looking for someone to join us and uphold high standards of cleanliness and presentation, contributing to the well-being, comfort, and satisfaction of individuals using the space.

Our Team Purpose (Property & Estates): We manage the Council's investment property portfolio and ensure the best possible financial return. We ensure all the Council's assets are fit for purpose and serving our residents in the most effective way.,

• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned, ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.


• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust designated areas, including floors, carpets, furniture, and fixtures.


• Empty and clean waste bins and dispose of rubbish appropriately.


• Clean and sanitize washrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures


• Clean and maintain kitchen areas, including countertops, sinks, and appliances.


• Replenish supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels as needed.


• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.


• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective completion of cleaning tasks.
  
  Collaborative - You look for ways to work in partnership and listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing your views and knowledge. You recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and reach out to them for their contribution and input. You recognise, appreciate and praise others for their contribution.


Ambitious - You always ask yourself 'How could we do this better?', taking ownership of change and helping others to understand, adapt, implement, and embed it. You are a proud ambassador, taking pride and responsibility for the work we do and encouraging others to do the same.

Results-driven - You review your own performance and ask for feedback to learn and improve. You keep to your promises and challenge myself and others to deliver high-quality services.

Empowering - You show energy and drive to explore new opportunities and challenge the status quo - acting on opportunities to generate income or reduce costs and embracing new technology. You ask for help and support when needed, and take responsibility if things don't go well, learning from it for my own and for the organisation's development.

Supportive - You treat others as you would want to be treated myself, ensuring that you are welcoming, friendly and approachable. You understand and take care of your own wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of those around you, giving time to colleagues who need help or support.,
• Have Previous Cleaning Experience: Demonstrated experience in cleaning roles, preferably in commercial settings.


• Basic Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in fundamental cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing.


• Knowledge of Cleaning Products and Equipment: Familiarity with common cleaning products, tools, and equipment used in the cleaning industry.


• Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding of basic health and safety practices related to cleaning, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and adherence to safety protocols.


• Reliability and Punctuality: Proven track record of reliability and punctuality in previous roles, with the ability to adhere to assigned work schedules.


• Have the ability to travel to other sites when/if required.
  
  A local government pension scheme (14 per cent employer contribution).


• Attractive holiday package (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Free car parking.


• Our commitment to talent development, on the job learning and upskilling, training and professional memberships, will keep your knowledge and skills up to date.


If you STILL need convincing, here's what some of our staff say...

• 94% of our staff said they felt valued


• 99% of staff recommend Breckland as a great place to work


• 90% said they have had opportunities to learn and grow in the last 12 months


• 97% think Breckland provide positive action on health and wellbeing


• 98% said they felt supported by their Manager