Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.
We have an exciting new opportunities and are currently looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Cleaners to join the team in our Domestics department.
As well as an attractive salary and an excellent opportunity to further develop, our staff benefits* include 33 days annual leave (bank holidays included) a contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity / paternity schemes, a generous health scheme including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to a health cash plan, a cycle to work scheme, discounted staff membership to the Fitness Club, a free lunch whilst on duty and free parking.
*Staff benefits are based on a full-time role and will be available / pro-rated as applicable
Salary: £24,565 based upon a Full time equivalent. Salary will be pro-rated for part time.
Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available.
About the role:
The Domestic Services Department is essential to the smooth running of Wellington College and the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, ensuring that all areas are cleaned and maintained safely and to the highest standard. The Department is comprised of Cleaning, Housekeeping, House Matron, Laundry and Logistical Services staff members and constantly strives to achieve excellence in its service provision.
Key responsibilities (Please see JD for full requirements):
- Follow the Cleaning Specification for each designated area of Wellington College and the Wellington Health & Fitness club, which will include, but is not limited to, cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuuming, removal and disposal of rubbish, replacing / refilling of dispensers, dusting and damp dusting all areas within offices, sports areas and changing rooms and tiolets, using where appropriate, powered equipment and chemicals.
- Moving items of furniture and / or equipment as necessary to facilitate cleaning.
- Comply with all Colleges policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your workplace
- Ensure keys are issued and returned within the policy and procedure of the Domestic Services Department
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required
- Be flexible to the needs of the College and amend in certain circumstances the hours of work
- Cover weekend cleaning requirements on a rota of not less than1 weekend in 4 all year round
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably required
- #Duties may vary between term and closure periods#
So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you’ve got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please apply now.
For further details, including how to apply, please visit the Support page of our website at https://wellingtoncollegerecruitment.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/
Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.