Job Description
Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Window Cleaning Technician on a full-time, permanent basis.\n\nReporting to: Deputy Head of Facilities Services (Cleaning)\n\nMain purpose of the role: To help create pleasant, safe, and visually appealing environments across all schools and properties in Brighton College by ensuring the efficient and reliable provision of window cleaning services.\n\nGeneral Duties and Responsibilities:\n\nCleaning interior and exterior glass across all sites.\nThe creation of a cleaning rota based on the requirements and accessibility of the buildings.\nEnsuring that all window cleaning equipment is in good working order.\nCleaning up after each job, ensuring that there is no residue or dirt left behind.\nAssisting the rest of the cleaning department, as and when required.\nAny other reasonable management request.\nAdditional cleaning will be required for Open Mornings and College events across all Brighton College sites, which may require weekend working as overtime.Person Specification:\n\nThe successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:\n\nA valid driving licence.\nProven window cleaning experience.\nEffective communication skills.\nSound knowledge of the industry and related health and safety regulations.\nThe ability to work at different heights.\nThe ability to work in all weather conditions.\nExcellent problem-solving and time management skills.Hours of Work:\n\nMonday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (40 hours per week). You will also be required to work additional hours to support four Saturday Open Mornings from 6.00am to 9.00am which will be paid to you in addition to your salary.\n\nRemuneration:\n\nThe salary for this role will be £28,080 per annum. This is at the rate of £13.50 per hour.\n\nHolidays:\n\n23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.\n\nBenefits:\n\nComplimentary lunch is provided.\nFree tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.\nJob specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.\nLife Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.\nContributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.\nEmployee benefit and discount platform.Wellbeing:\n\nSubsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.\nPersonalised health and wellbeing consultations.\nGenerous sickness policy.\nComprehensive wellbeing package.\nAccess to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:\n\nBrighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the College’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. 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. The College is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity.
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