City of Portsmouth College
Cleaner
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Cleaner
Cleaner – Evening Shift (15 Hours/Week)
Location: North Harbour Campus
Salary:
- Pro Rata: £9,941.06 - £10,220.37
- Full-Time Equivalent: £24,521.25 - £25,210.25 per annum
Hours: 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Part-Time, Permanent)
About City of Portsmouth College
At City of Portsmouth College, we strive to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, offering a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace.
By joining us, you’ll contribute to shaping the future of our brilliant students, preparing them for leadership roles as innovators. Every role here makes an impact, directly influencing the learning journeys of our learners.
Our curriculum is unmatched, offering:
- A-Levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses
- Higher Education, Online Learning, and Community courses
What We Offer
Employee Benefits:
- Annual Leave: 25 days (including closure for winter shutdown, aligning with Hampshire County Council school holidays + statutory bank holidays)
- Pension: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (view details)
- Learning & Development:
- Investment in own professional growth via The Community Adult Education Department
- Access to staff development programmes and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Discounts & Perks:
- Onsite: 50% off City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre, plus college hair salon rates
- Online: Discounts via Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum (with a College email address)
- Blue Light Card: Access to exclusive savings across clothing, electronics, food, and entertainment
- Parking: Complimentary car parking across all campus sites (excluding Arundel)
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About the Role
As a Cleaner, you will uphold high cleanliness and hygiene standards across the College, ensuring a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Working during evening shifts (16:30–19:30), your role includes:
- Deep-cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas
- Performing hoovering, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces
- Waste management (emptying bins, proper disposal)
- Restocking supplies (toiletry, cleaning products)
- Adhering to health & safety protocols (PPE use, infection prevention)
Optimisation of your workflow is encouraged—identifying recurring maintenance needs and addressing them without constant supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness and hygiene in all assigned areas
- Provide thorough floor care (vacuuming, dusting, mopping)
- Handle waste disposal efficiently, ensuring bins remain sanitary
- Sanitise surfaces to prevent illness spread
- Stock necessary hygiene supplies (soap, toilet paper, cleaning chemicals)
- Follow proven cleaning procedures for effective results and safety
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
- Escalate any maintenance or safety hazards to management promptly
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Success Criteria
To excel in this role, we seek candidates who:
- Attention to Detail: Ability to deliver proactive and meticulous cleaning
- Reliability: Consistently fulfilling duties on time
- Professionalism: Supporting the College’s proactive and inclusive culture
- Basic Literacy/Numeracy: Partable English and Maths levels for documentation
- Self-Motivation: Taking initiative to spot and resolve cleaning gaps
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
The College is dedicated to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEI), reflecting this commitment through curriculum updates, enrichment programmes, and student support services. Your application will play into our broader goal of fostering an equal opportunity, student-centric environment.
Pre-Employment Checks
Successful candidates will undergo:
- Enhanced DBS Callbacks
- Two written references
The role may close early upon receipt of sufficient applications.
Note: CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Apply directly via [this link] (Insert link).
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