The Tenterden leisure Trust is committed to providing a safe, warm, clean, friendly, fun environment for the local community at an affordable cost. Honesty, integrity and a positive, can-do attitude are key to helping us deliver this mission and are values we expect from each individual.

We are looking to recruit an energetic candidate to join our team part time on 20 hours per week.


Purpose of Job / Key Objectives

The Cleaner’s role is to ensure that cleaning tasks are undertaken to the required standard in a safe manner throughout the facility.


Principal Duties

The principal duties of the cleaner are to:

 Maintain a high standard of cleaning throughout the building at all times.

 Provide a safe working environment whilst dealing with chemicals, ensuring that they are handled in accordance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Assessments.

 Ensure that cleaning tasks are carried out safely with due consideration to the public, visitors and other staff. This includes utilising signage and ensuring equipment is stored safely.

 Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed and checklists are completed.

 Report problems relating to cleaning and areas not cleaned.

 Maintain stock levels and advise the line manager when stocks are in need of replenishment.

 Ensure that equipment is inspected prior to use and is used safely.

 Ensure that personal protective equipment provided is used and kept in good condition.

 Report any defects found during cleaning operations via the Suggestion, Concern and Defect Process.

 Ensure all cleaning equipment is cleaned and returned to a secure store on completion of cleaning tasks.

 Maintain an understanding of the facility and activities carried out in order to advise customers accordingly.

 Consistently and actively apply good housekeeping principles, such as turning off lights and equipment when not in use, in order to contribute to our strategy to reduce utility consumption and carbon footprint.

 Undertake any other duties as required as directed by your Line Manager