OR112708 -Southwark Cleaning Operative EK

CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Street, South West

OR112708 -Southwark Cleaning Operative EK at CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED, based in Street, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Street, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
26 Sep 2026
Sector
Cleaner

Reference https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=17738

About the role

 

  • Scrubbing of internal and external hard floors, walkways and other areas as might be directed.

 

  • Wall wash, high cleaning of walls, associated furniture, fixtures, fittings and internal window cleaning.

 

  • Collection and removal of bulk/bagged refuse from all areas on the estate.

 

  • Emptying of external litterbins and rotation of paladin refuse stores.

 

  • Litter picking/leaf clearing/snow clearing.

 

  • Cleaning of major spillage, soilage and other deposits.

 

3.  To attend training sessions organised by supervisory staff, to use new       equipment after training and to carry out new methods or procedures as and when directed.

 

4. To follow all procedures relevant to maintaining the security of Council

property as directed.

 

5. To clean, maintain and store all cleaning equipment and materials as directed   and to report all defective equipment and materials to the Supervisor.

 

6. To note when cleaning materials and other supplies are required and to order or request that an order be placed for the necessary materials and supplies with the Supervisor.

 

7.  To be responsible for the security of all cleaning equipment and materials  under the employees control.

 

8.  Carry out all duties with due regard to:

 

  • Health and Safety at Work Act
  • The Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy

 

 

 

Job context

Reporting to:

Southwark Cleaning Supervisor and/or Team Leader

 

Organisational Objectives :

Contribute to the Department’s development and implementation of the Council’s corporate objectives including:

 

Health & Safety in the workplace

Performance Management and Investors in People

Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity

Customer Care Policy 

Quality Initiatives

 

Financial Responsibilities :

None

 

Contacts:

Contact will be at an operational level and will include:

  • Members of the public
  • Council officers of the E & H department and council wide.
  • External bodies such as Keep Britain Tidy, Capital Standards.

 

Grade/Conditions of Service:

Grade : 2

Contractual hours: 36 hours, Monday to Saturday

 

 

 

 

 

 

Person Specification

 

 

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

 

 
  1. An understanding of, and commitment to, the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policies in connection with employment and service provision.
  2. A minimum of 2 years experience of working in a cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management or related work environment.
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Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

3.   Ability to carry out all aspects of estate cleaning and     street cleansing as directed.

 

4.   Ability to work without close and frequent supervision.

 

5.   Ability to complete safety checks on all tools,   materials and equipment used to undertake duties.

 

  1. Ability to prioritise work to ensure service delivery is maintained.

 

  1. Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to on going changes.

 

  1. Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as provided.
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Special Conditions of Recruitment:

There will be a requirement to work outside normal working hours.

 

 

 

 

Key:

 E = Essential , D = Desirable , I = Evaluated at Interview, S = Shortlisting Criteria

 

Reference: https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=17738 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 26 Sep 2026 · Listed via CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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