Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the environmental services assistant (External) role is to work with other team members to clean the external areas safely and efficiently. You are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of specifically agreed areas to the required standards.

You will be expected to operate cleaning machines (after training) such as vehicles, compactors, bailers. leaf blowers, sweepers, jet washers etc and present a professional, friendly image at all times.

You will have the ability to work both individually and within a team. You will be capable of carrying out your duties without constant supervision and be proactive in ensuring your area of responsibility meets the highest possible standards of cleanliness and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Use of various machines in accordance with requirements including scrubber dryers, rotary scrubber, pressure washers, road sweepers, buggy, bailers, compactors.
• To follow all of the departmental procedures and schedules correctly at all times.
• To ensure that all waste is dealt with appropriately, emptying and cleaning bins when necessary.
• To comply with all of the health and safety procedures for the department including COSHH – machinery check sheets, PPE.
• Move push and pull large bins full of waste.
• To communicate and liaise with team leaders and colleagues to ensure a smooth running of the department.
• Remove graffiti as and when noticed.
• To report any maintenance defects relating to the building and its fixtures and fittings.
• Cleaning of all public accessible areas.
• To Sweep the carparks paths main entrances and all external walkways.
• Transport waste from collection points, separate & compact appropriately whilst adhering to site recycling policy.
• Litter pick all landscaped & surrounding areas ensuring areas are free from rubbish and debris.
• Cleaning of windows and glass.
• Cleaning walls and signage.
• Cleaning stairs, stairwells, ramps & lifts.
• Cleaning corridors and back of house areas.
• Completing daily forms to support work carried out.
• To attend meetings and training provided by Savills PM on operational related subjects.
• Compliance with all work-related health and safety regulations at all times.
• Any other reasonable task requested by a member of the supervisory/management team.
• Be aware of your responsibilities and adhere to all company’s safety guidelines including wearing of all personal protective equipment.
• Undertake any further duties as requested by any member of the supervision / management team.
• Have pride in the centre; ensuring that you deliver consistently high standards of customer service at all times, thereby promoting a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
• Be aware of site specific rules.
• Removal of all food and liquid spillages.
• Refuse collection from waste bins.
• Cleaning toilets.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Person specification:

• Confident/friendly disposition
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery used in cleaning
• Ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours
• Self-motivated with ability to identify and complete needed tasks without direct supervision
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Flexible/supportive team player
• Ability to work both internal and external environments.
• Well presented.

Qualifications and experience:

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• 1 to 3 years’ proven experience working as a cleaner
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage and disposal methods.

Desirable:

• Cleaning related qualifications such as BICS
• Knowledge of COSHH policies and procedures
• Excellent customer care skills

Working Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Salary - £12.21/hr

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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.