Porter

Job Details:

Reference Number:

543

Division Name:

Cleaning

Key Responsibilities:

To carry out the role of Porter, undertaking all portering duties and tasks in the buildings.

Based in Teddington

Rate : £10.92 per hr

Rotating shifts : 7am – 4pm and 10am – 7pm

The main areas of accountability and personal specification for the position are detailed below:

1.      Shredding of Documentation
2.      Office layout and furniture moves – to ensure the furniture layout matches client’s requirements and to move furniture,      when required, in a safe manner.
3.      Cleaning

• - To ensure all internal windows are cleaned on a regular basis.
• - To provide onsite back up cover for cleaning staff – when required.
• - Monthly deep cleans.
• - Laundry cover.
• - Cleaning and restocking of onsite drinks vending machine on a daily basis.
• - Ensuring that items of equipment and disposable resources pertaining to the job are stored securely.

General Responsibilities:

So far as reasonably practicable, the postholder must ensure that safe working practices are adopted, and in premises/work areas for which the postholder is responsible, to maintain a safe working environment.

• - Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the company and its commitment to equal opportunities.
• - Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation / standards.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• - To take reasonable care of your own health and safety.
• - To take reasonable care not to put other people – fellow employees and members of the public – at risk by what you do or don’t do in the course of your work.
• - Not to interfere with or misuse anything that’s been provided for your health, safety or welfare.
• - To report any injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your work activity.
• - To inform [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] if something happens that might affect your ability to work, like becoming pregnant or suffering an injury.
• - If you drive or operate machinery, you have a responsibility to tell [Employer hidden] if you take medication may have an impact on your safety and that of others ie drowsiness, confusion, sight / hearing impairment etc.
• - To co-operate with [Employer hidden], ensuring that you receive training to enable you to undertake work activities in a safe manner.  Should you identify the need for further training, or are concerned for your safety you must inform [Employer hidden].
• - To ensure that you understand and work to all [Employer hidden]’s training, safe working practices and Health and Safety policies.
• - To ensure that staff are provided with a quality induction that offers such information, instruction, supervision and training to enable them to safely carry out their duties for [Employer hidden]
• - To facilitate the communication process and to provide feedback as necessary and appropriate.
• - To make sure that all equipment within their control is serviced and maintained in a safe condition.
• - To ensure that a staff member who is an expectant mother is advised to their line manager for an appropriate risk assessment pertinent to the activities which she performs to be carried out.
• - To ensure that accidents, incidents and ill-health arising out of work are reported and recorded
• - To make sure that work areas are regularly inspected and monitored for unsafe conditions.
• - To ensure that any sub-contractors employed by [Employer hidden] on a site for which you are responsible have the correct method statement and risk assessment for the activity/duty that they are performing on our behalf.
• - That health and safety arrangements are regularly monitored and reviewed with their line manager for effectiveness.
• - To ensure that all of [Employer hidden]’s policies regarding safety are implemented.
• - Inform Site /Area Manager immediately of any non-compliance, or issues.
• - Be fully aware of individual and reporting staff’s responsibilities in regard to the Company’s Health and Safety Policy Statement.
• - Inform Site/Account Manager immediately of any accidents at work and complete paperwork.
• - To be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and materials and wear appropriate protective clothing as supplied.

Person specification:

You will demonstrate, amongst other things, your ability in the following;

• - To contribute to the development and implementation of the overall ethos/work/aims of [Employer hidden].
• - To work in accordance with [Employer hidden]’s policies.
• - Live within commuting distance of the site.
• - Able and willing to work unsocial hours as necessary.

• - Compliance with Safety requirements for operatives.
• - Maintain effective and professional relationships with other team members and customer.
• - Experienced in providing exceptional customer service.
• - Demonstrates and able to use own initiative.
• - Able to multi-task with a methodical approach with an ability to work under pressure.
• - Willing to work independently or as part of a team.
• - Able to be enthusiastic in building relationships and to effectively liaise with clients and colleagues alike.
• - Working knowledge of Health and Safety systems in the cleaning industry.
• - Able to identify own needs, request training and using available work-based resources for self-development.
• - Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, furniture, rubbish.
• - Able to wear personal protective equipment as supplied.
• - Able to travel to other local sites as requested by the account manager / supervisor.
• - An effective communicator with a good understanding and speaking of English.
• - Able to plan and prioritise workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.
• - Able to identify problems and take appropriate action where necessary to resolve.
• - Able to follow instructions on the use of cleaning materials and machinery.
• - Able to attain a consistent standard of service in cleaning duties.
• - Able to adhere to manual handling and health and safety regulations as required. Flexible approach to work.
• - Appreciates that projects need to be completed.
• - Uses judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance.
• - Takes responsibility for own work.
• - Records information accurately.
• - Pays attention to detail.
• - Effective and efficient Time management of self and duties.

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