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Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for experienced Janitor's to work for our client Greater Manchester Police at various locations within the Manchester area.
These roles will be working a temporary contract Monday to Friday between 7am and 3pm and 8am and 4pm full time hours.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVING TO UNDERGO POLICE VETTING YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform general portering duties, including moving furniture; receiving stores deliveries and distribution of store items; despatch and receipt of laundry, collection and disposal of refuse; and shredding of confidential waste (where appropriate). Where applicable the operation of waste and refuse compactor.
- To perform general cleaning duties to include:
- Grounds and car park areas as appropriate.
- Carpet shampooing.
- Wall cleaning.
- Stripping and sealing floor surfaces, using spray burnishing and other automatic equipment.
- Blinds and light fittings.
- Replenishing roller towels, soap, toilet rolls and other toiletries.
- Kitchen extraction units.
- High level cleaning.
- In wintertime undertake gritting of car parks and paths.
- Setting up and breaking down of rooms for seminars etc.
- Removal of litter and curtilage.
- To carry out basic maintenance tasks including replacing light bulbs and tubes; fixing curtain rails and signs; affixing notice boards; repairing shelves; repairing/replacing door handles, locks, door strips; re-securing floor coverings; small areas of painting and redecorating.
- To ensure all reasonable safety precautions are taken (including postings warning signs where appropriate) when using equipment and materials and reporting faults to the supervisor. To maintain equipment and tools in safe working condition.
- To provide cover for colleagues (janitors and cleaners) and assist with training of new cleaners/janitors as requested.
- To promote and comply with GMP's policies on health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Relevant qualification e.g. NVQ 2 Caretaking, Health and Safety training.
- Worked as a janitor/porter in a large-scale organisation
- Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and materials (will be trained in handling more sophisticated equipment/materials particularly in relation to maintenance work
- Able to carry out basic maintenance/minor repairs, tasks e.g. replacing light bulbs, fixing curtain rails, mounting shelves and painting/ decorating (small areas only).
- Able to carry out general portering/cleaning duties including lifting, loading/ unloading and carrying equipment, furniture etc. (This post is subject to medical examination).
- Capable of basic recording/ checking functions (checking receipts for laundry and stores deliveries.
- Has achieved a good attendance record.
- Uniform will be provided and must be worn/ maintained at the required standard at all times.
- If applicable to current role, must be rated overall as competent in last annual Appraisal/Individual Achievement Review
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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