Cleaning Operative

We are looking to recruit a Cleaning Operative to join our team at Childer Thornton School , Ellesmere Port. You will be responsible for the cleaning of designated areas within educational premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic environment.

Additionally, you will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to :

• Cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bin, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which may include toilets and shower areas), and fixture and fittings, using where appropriate, powered equipment.


• Movement of items of furniture.


• Relieve and assist in other establishments in certain circumstances.


• Attending and taking all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and / or reports.


• Attending meetings as requested.


• Duties may vary between term and closure periods.


• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.


• Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.


• Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.


The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role and have experience as a cleaner with associated Health and Safety training.

You will have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

The role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.

Hours of Work - Monday to Friday 12.5 hours per week, 3pm - 5.30pm Term time only with deep clean over some weeks in the holidays

Eric Wright Facilities Management is an innovative company delivering exceptional Facilities Management services throughout the North of England.

Since its formation in 2002, Eric Wright Facilities Management has undergone rapid growth, with a turnover in excess of £13 million.

We proudly manage an extensive portfolio of public and private sector Facilities Management solutions within the North West, covering healthcare, educational and commercial facilities, Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) partners, Private Finance Initiative (PFI) partners, Local Authority and 3PD schemes., Working at the Eric Wright Group is truly special; we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking, yet retaining, much lost, traditional values, we are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day.

When Eric Wright set up the business his vision was to provide opportunities within the construction industry for employees to enjoy a career in their respective professions without the threat of shareholder sale or exploitation.

100% of the shareholding in the Eric Wright Group is owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, a charitable body that was established on principles of sustained employment and community regeneration.

We achieve this through the reinvestment of time, money and resources. This provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer term commercial and charitable strategies.

All profits generated by the Eric Wright Group are either reinvested in the Group's business or distributed to the Trust for its charitable activities throughout the North West providing stability and growth, free from short term aims of institutional shareholders, while enabling the Trust to benefit from the commercial success of the group and expand its range of charitable activities within the communities.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery.

All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Department EWFM Contract type Part time Hours 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3pm - 5.30pm Term Time (with Deep Clean some weeks in school holidays) Salary £10.

90 per hour (equated) Benefits Competitive