Cleaner

About the Role

The Cleaner ensures the assigned premises remain clean, hygienic and secure, following a schedule that includes routine and deep‑cleaning activities, equipment operation and waste management. The position also supports infection control, reports any hazards or maintenance concerns, manages access keys and assists with occasional room set‑ups, while responding swiftly to urgent cleaning needs. • Clean corridors, offices and communal areas to a high standard • Perform routine cleaning (hoovering, mopping, dusting, sanitising) and deep‑cleaning tasks • Operate floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners and other equipment safely • Replenish cleaning supplies, soap dispensers, toilet rolls and paper towels • Dispose of waste and recycling according to site procedures and environmental standards • Report maintenance issues, hazards or damage to the supervisor promptly • Follow COSHH and other health‑and‑safety regulations • Secure the building and handle keys responsibly, especially at night • Support infection‑control measures and respond to spillages urgently • Assist with setting up rooms for school events or meetings when required • Work independently or as part of a team to meet daily cleaning targets • Participate in training sessions and toolbox talks as required

Key Responsibilities

• ▸floor scrubbing
• ▸carpet cleaning
• ▸waste disposal
• ▸supply refill
• ▸hazard reporting
• ▸key management

What You Bring

The successful employee works both independently and as part of a team, adhering to health‑and‑safety regulations such as COSHH, and interacts professionally with staff, students and visitors while maintaining confidentiality. Reliability, punctuality, a strong work ethic and alignment with Mears’ values of customers, innovation, teamwork and responsibility are essential. Ongoing training and toolbox talks are provided to help staff uphold the organisation’s standards. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and will undergo background, identity and security checks before starting. Applicants are encouraged to voluntarily share social‑mobility information to help improve opportunities for diverse backgrounds, although this will not affect their application. • Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and a strong work ethic • Communicate professionally with staff, students and visitors

Requirements

• ▸punctuality
• ▸reliability
• ▸work ethic
• ▸communication
• ▸teamwork
• ▸coshh

Benefits

Mears offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, an annual Mears Fun Day, paid volunteering leave and a range of staff discounts through Mears Rewards. Family‑friendly policies and a commitment to diversity and inclusion—including Disability Confident status and support for the Armed Forces Covenant—ensure a supportive workplace for all employees. • Receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Enjoy an annual Mears Fun Day and paid volunteering leave • Access staff discounts up to 10 % on groceries, holidays, eye tests and more via Mears Rewards • Benefit from family‑friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace

Work Environment

Onsite