Cleaner

Overview

The Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join their team in Larne. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness within designated premises under the supervision of a Cleaning Supervisor or another authorized person.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning tasks including sweeping, suction cleaning, mopping, dry buffing, spray cleaning, waxing, machine scrubbing, drying, stripping, and re-polishing floors using relevant equipment.
• Effectively clean and remove stains from soft floor surfaces such as carpets and matting using suitable methods.
• Clean toilet and shower areas, including all fixtures and fittings.
• Wash, dust, and clean ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings, and internal surfaces up to a height of 3.35 meters, including polishing furniture where applicable.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and dispose of litter at designated collection points.
• Cover for colleagues during sick leave as per Education Authority’s procedure.
• Comply fully with health and safety legislation, COSHH regulations, and codes of practice; wear issued protective clothing and appropriate footwear during duties.
• Use and maintain all cleaning equipment safely, promptly reporting any defects.
• Complete all required paperwork related to cleaning duties accurately.
• Undertake training including induction and refresher courses as required, and accept training for higher-grade duties if necessary.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to use initiative and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and comply with instructions flexibly.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices, equipment, and relevant health and safety requirements including COSHH.
• Commitment to the Education Authority’s values and ethos, including equality and excellence in service delivery.

Desirable Criteria:

• At least three months’ experience in cleaning outside a home environment.
• Practical experience handling various commercial cleaning tools, such as buffing machinery.

Additional Information

• The post involves working in an educational setting; hence, an enhanced criminal background check (Disclosure) will be required at the candidate’s expense (£33).
• Applicants must demonstrate clearly in their application how they meet each required criterion, with failure potentially leading to non-shortlisting.
• The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer and expects all staff to promote equality and good relations in line with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998).
• The role requires compliance with Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978, COSHH regulations, and other legislative frameworks.