Cleaner REQ1815

We are seeking to appoint a Cleaner

Previous applicants for this position need not apply

Closing Date for applications is:  22/06/2026

Interviews to be held on 29/06/2026

Working Hours: 10 Hours Per week ,2 hours a day ( all Year) 

Aims of Job/Job Purpose

The cleaner ensures that a high level of cleanliness is achieved throughout the site that meets college standards.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the centre is clean and tidy and meets the requirements of the cleaning specification.

• Ensure all bins are emptied and cleane

• To operate cleaning machinery as per instruction and training.

• Vacuum, mop, buff, sweep all floor surfaces as appropriate.

• Cleaning Toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounds.

• Replenishing Janitorial supplies in toilets

• Polishing/damp wiping and arranging furniture.

• Cleaning glass/windows/vision panels

• Assist with deep cleans when required

• Wiping furniture including desks, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors, and all other fixed assets

• Ensure all tools and equipment are kept clean and in good working order, reporting any faults to cleaning supervisor

• Report defects or issues likely to affect teaching, learning and or health and safety

• To use appropriate cleaning materials in accordance with relevant instruction guidance and COSHH regulations

• Assist with ensuring that Health and Safety standards are maintained.

• Adhere to the organisational policies and procedures including equality and diversity.

• Any further duties deemed reasonable by line management.

A Job Description for this position has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information on the role and key specifications.

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders. 

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

If you have any queries not specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services team by email to peopleservices@sccb.ac.uk

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.