The Purpose of this Role:- Cleaning & Hygiene Operative

To ensure that the building is maintained to a high level of hygiene and cleanliness.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake cleaning tasks such as washing floors and walls, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying of litter bins.

Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:- Cleaning & Hygiene Operative

To ensure the maintenance of a hygienic, functional environment that facilitates the effective conduct of Council Business.

Your responsibilities are to:- Cleaning & Hygiene Operative

• To complete cleaning tasks of washing floors and walls, sweeping, empting litter bins, polishing and dusting.

• To undertake the cleaning of sanitary areas.

• To safely operate vacuum cleaners and polishing/scrubbing machines.

• To ensure that adequate stock of cleaning materials are maintained.

• To report all faults of cleaning equipment to the supervisor.

• To ensure the correct use of chemicals at all times.

• To work as a member of Monmouthshire’s Facilities Unit at any site.

• To undertake any necessary training for the post.

• To observe any requirements outlined by the Monmouthshire Facilities Unit Quality Procedural Manual in relation to quality standards.

• To observe Health and Safety regulations, as laid down by the authority to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

• To abide by the principals and practice of equal opportunity as laid down in the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy

Cleaning & Hygiene Operative How will we know if you are the right person for the role? As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated:-

• Previous cleaning/ hygiene experience.

• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

• Flexibility and versatility in order to work under pressure and meet the required standards.

• The ability to work as part of a team.

• The ability to ensure the safety of themselves and others at all times.

• Willingness to follow all Monmouthshire Facilities Unit procedures, policies and apply appropriately.

• Willingness to undertake and put into practise Health and safety procedures to comply with legislation.

• Willingness to abide by the councils Equal Opportunities Policy including undertaking appropriate equality awareness training.

• Willingness to undertake any training appropriate to the post as and when appropriate.