Cleaning Operative

We are currently looking to appoint a Cleaning Operative to carry out cleaning duties within council offices. Working within a cleaning team and under the instruction of the Facilities and Safety Manager, to maintain all areas in a clean, tidy and health condition., Clean and polish as required desks, radiators, carpets, pipes, chairs, telephones and all furniture, fittings and appropriate equipment, doors, floors, walls, glass (to normal reach height from floor only) etc. - Clean to a high standard, toilets, kitchens, meeting rooms, reception areas, offices and all allocated areas. - Empty waste bins and other designated receptacles. - Open and lock office after evening meetings by outside bodies and to assist with washing up, tidying away as necessary. - Ensure on the conclusion of the cleaning shift that the premises are left secure by locking, if necessary, doors and windows, switch lights off and engage security alarms where required. - Work mainly at Futures Park, Bacup; however, you may be required to provide cover at other sites as necessary. - Work as part of the Facilities Management team and undertake duties commensurate with the grade as required. - Undertake such other tasks and duties of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the line manager following consultation with the postholder., As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you will need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
  
  Experience of cleaning in a commercial environment desirable
- Experience of operating security systems desirable (training will be provided as necessary). - Knowledge of COSHH regulations - Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision - Ability to work successfully and flexibly as part of a team - Ability to receive and follow instructions - Ability and willingness to demonstrate the council's values and behaviours - Reliable and conscientious - Commitment to developing and maintaining high levels of customer care, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.


• Family friendly policies
• On-site free parking
• Up to 31 days' annual leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Savings and loan scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Generous pension scheme
• Staff reward scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee forums (Your Voice, Health & Wellbeing)