Cleaner

Department: Estates & Facilities 

Location: East London - Stratford (on site)

Type of Contract: Permanent / Full Time 

This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. The working days are Monday to Thursday and Sunday

Salary: £27,500 gross per annum 

What We Do: Our Facilities department is responsible for maintaining the smooth operation, cleanliness, safety and overall experience of our campus, supporting a inspiring learning environment. 

Our Vision: Changing Lives through Education

The Role: Become an important part of our campus environment by helping us maintain high quality, hygienic spaces that enable our students and staff to thrive in a supportive environment. Join our team and bring your talent for creating calm, spotless spaces that inspire focus and a sense of belonging across our campus!

To maintain high levels of cleanliness throughout the GBS campus, ensuring a comfortable and hygienic environment for students, staff, and visitors

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship!

What the role involves:

• Campus Cleaning: Ensure all areas of the campus, classrooms, offices, libraries, common areas, cafeteria, restrooms and external grounds are thoroughly cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Floor Care: Perform daily cleaning of floor surfaces, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and, where necessary, polishing floors to ensure they are free from dust, dirt, and stains.
• Surface and Furniture Cleaning: Clean and sanitise surfaces, including desks, tables, chairs, windowsills, and other high-touch areas, to maintain a hygienic environment
• Classroom Maintenance: Clean and prepare classrooms, including wiping down desks, cleaning whiteboards, vacuuming or sweeping floors, and arranging furniture as needed.
• Stock and Supply Management: Monitor and manage cleaning supplies, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and reordered as necessary. Report any shortages to the Facility Manager.
   

Experience and Skills required:

• Previous experience of working in a cleaning role within a commercial premises.
• Practical knowledge of using professional chemical products and cleaning aids on various surfaces.
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work with a can do attitude.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements for equipment and chemicals used.
• Able to work under own initiative to meet requirements of the role.
   

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
   

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.