Scout
Location: Oxford
Salary: £12.49 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week, 7am – 3pm, Monday to Friday, (30-minute paid break and a 30-minute unpaid break for lunch) (Some bank holidays may be required, where bank holidays are included as leave, this will be given in lieu)
The Role
Our client is looking for a scout. The main purpose is to keep allocated areas (inside, outside and off-site) of the Centre, including residential rooms and Centre properties, clean to a high standard, following the instructions of the Housekeeper.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine cleaning of areas allocated in accordance with the cleaning specifications. This includes public areas including Mosque, teaching rooms, kitchenettes, bedrooms, bathrooms and toilets, and circulation space. Note – Some cleaning tasks will take place off-site in Centre owned property around the City.
- Replenish cleaning material and bathroom consumables as required.
- Remove and replace laundry and make beds. Carry out the laundering of linen as required using the washing and drying machines, ironing board and ironing machine.
- Empty internal and external waste bins daily to separate waste into the separate waste streams, ensuring that all rubbish is put in the appropriate bins in the refuse area. Ensure the bin area is secure, clean and tidy. Inform the Bursary Assistant when a waste stream requires specialist emptying.
- Ensure outside areas are kept clean and tidy, including litter picking, sweeping, spot weeding, jet washing and scrubbing. Use specialist cleaning equipment provided in accordance with the training received – that will include but not limited to reach & wash brushes; jet washers; pressure cleaners; gum removers.
- Clean carpets, soft furnishing and hard surfaces using vacuum, mops, carpet cleaners and scrubbing machines.
- Clean and sanitise areas of contamination including bodily fluids and animal carcasses (occasional pigeons) using appropriate PPE and specialist chemicals.
- Clean windows inside and outside where safe to do so using appropriate cleaning equipment.
- Construct and take down furniture and move items around the Centre using basic tools and handling equipment.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Previous experience within a housekeeping environment
- Experience of supporting a small busy team
- Good spoken and written English
- Organised and punctual
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Customer Service ethos
Desirable:
- COSHH & Manual Handling
- BICSc Cleaning
- NVQ Level 2 Cleaning
Benefits
- 35 days of annual leave per year including bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Free lunches during term time
- Free parking is available
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
The Centre is committed to the principle and practice of equality of opportunity. The Centre seeks to ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and that selection is based on individual merit and selection criteria relevant to the post