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Job overview

• The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of Cleaning Operations
• The successful candidates will be required to complete cleaning training in line with the National Cleaning Standards. You will be expected to carry out all tasks as per the daily cleaning schedules
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public

Main duties of the job

• To ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
• Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners)
• Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour-coded liners according to the Trust’s Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags
• Replenishing supplies – toilet rolls, soap etc
• Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required
• Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials
• Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
• Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights
• Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates
• Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures

Working for our organisation

Why Work With Us

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.

And if you do join us, you’ll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it’s the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you’ll find it all right on your doorstep.