Cleaner

Kindred are looking for hardworking and reliable cleaners to be based in an educational building located in:

• Pay: £12.71 per hour
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 15:30-17:30 OR 15:30-18:30
• Location: Birchwood High School, Parsonage Ln, Bishop's Stortford CM23 5BD
• Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About The Role

Join Kindred as a dedicated Cleaner and play a crucial role in creating a safe, welcoming, and pristine environment across our sites. You will be fundamental in maintaining the cleanliness of classrooms, toilets, and common areas, directly contributing to the well-being and positive experience of everyone on our premises. We value individuals who can work diligently and independently, taking pride in their contribution to our community. At Kindred, we prioritise safety and high standards, and this role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure the suitability of all our team members. As a disability-confident employer and a silver holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Kindred is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities:

As a cleaner with Kindred, you will play an important role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and service users. Your duties will include:

General Cleaning Tasks:

• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors.
• Cleaning and sanitising surfaces, touchpoints, and furniture.
• Emptying bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly.
• Replenishing supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls.

Specialist & Deep Cleaning:

• Carrying out periodic deep-cleaning tasks (e.g., carpet cleaning, polishing floors).
• Using appropriate cleaning materials for different surfaces to maintain standards and protect equipment.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Using cleaning equipment safely (e.g., buffers, steamers, vacuums), ensuring proper storage after use.
• Following health & safety regulations, including safe use of cleaning chemicals (COSHH).
• Reporting any maintenance issues, hazards, or damages promptly.

Teamwork & Independence:

• Working independently to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Supporting colleagues as needed to ensure high overall cleanliness standards.

Customer Care & Presentation:

• Ensuring cleaning standards reflect Kindred’s commitment to a professional, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
• Being polite and respectful when working in areas where staff, clients, or visitors are present.

Minimum Criteria disclosure:

We give full and fair consideration to all applicants. We will interview everyone who has declared they have a disability, or has served or is serving in the armed forces, if they meet the minimum criteria for the position.

We will support candidates with any reasonable adjustments that will assist them in going through our recruitment process and fulfilling the role itself.

Minimum Criteria for this role:

• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.
• To be able to follow instructions (including written) and work safely for periods of time on their own.
• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.
• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.
• Able to fulfil the shift patterns because the timings of the role would be fixed.

Additional Information:

Kindred are proud to be a silver holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Kindred is a disability-confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We will support any reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.

Contact Us:

If you wish to disclose confidentially that you have disability or are an armed forces veteran, please email: recruitment@kindredfm.com

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please also use the same email address.

Required Criteria

• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.
• To be able to follow instructions (including written) and work safely for periods of time on their own.
• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.
• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.
• Able to fulfil the shift patterns because the timings of the role would be fixed.

Desired Criteria

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of COSHH

Skills Needed

About The Company

As a rapidly growing and award-winning facilities management company, we’re proud to employ more than 2,500 people across the UK. The size and scale of our organisation mean we offer a wide variety of roles to suit different skills and ambitions. These range from Cleaning Operatives, Supervisors and Regional Managers in our Operations teams to opportunities in Finance, Payroll, Sales, Marketing and more.

If Kindred sounds like the right place for you, explore our current vacancies below and start your journey with us today.

Company Culture

At Kindred, our people are the heart of our business. Guided by our core values of Making Connections, Being Bold, Behaving with Integrity, and Community Spirit, we’ve built a culture that thrives on respect, inclusivity, open communication and collaboration. We’re looking for individuals who want to be part of an ambitious and expanding business, who value teamwork, and who share our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve and protecting the planet. You’ll have access to tailored training, development opportunities, and recognition for going above and beyond. We celebrate our people and their achievements at every step.

Company Benefits

At Kindred, our employees are the heart of our business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is not only safe and supportive but also fosters your personal and professional growth.

Employee development programs, Competitive salary, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Employee of the Month, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities

Salary

£12.71 per hour