Job Description

Cleaner/Caretaker

Location

Augustine United Church

Reports to

Centre Manager

Salary

12.60 per hour

Annual Leave

28 days per annum (pro rata)

Pension

Employer will match employee contributions at 5% of gross salary

Hours

This post involves regular morning hours Monday-Friday. 15 hours per week (3 hours per day) are guaranteed. Additional hours may be offered by mutual arrangement. Permanent contract.

Job Purpose

The cleaner/caretaker is primarily responsible for the efficient daily cleaning and maintenance of Augustine United Church, taking care of the fabric of the building and ensuring we are complying with all relevant hygiene regulations.

The cleaner/caretaker is part of a team comprising the Minister, Treasurer, Centre Manager, Church Assistant and other caretaking staff. The post is under the direct supervision of the Centre Manager.

All staff at Augustine United Church work together to provide a high level of customer service to users of our building, maintaining our reputation as a friendly and high quality venue for hire in the centre of the city.

Training in health & safety, first aid and other such appropriate qualifications will be considered for the right candidate.

Job Duties

Cleaning & hygiene

Thorough cleaning of the whole building, following a cleaning schedule of daily, weekly, monthly and 6 monthly tasks - including deep cleaning of areas as and when necessary.

Taking charge of the cleaning consumables and supplies and alerting the Centre Manager when stocks need to be replenished.

Ensuring all rubbish and recycling is collected and disposed of safely and in the proper manner.

Providing guidance to all staff on correct use of cleaning products/equipment and hygiene regulations.

Maintenance

Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including some working at height

Room setups

Setting up and cleaning of halls and meeting rooms prior to use, including the movement of furniture and the preparation of heating and lighting.

Working with people

On occasion, being present to welcome hirers and assist them with their events, including setting up audio visual equipment as required (connecting a laptop to projectors, turning on a PA system and microphones).

Providing a high level of customer service when interacting with building users to ensure their events run smoothly

Giving access and assistance to contractors and officials requiring access to the building.

Person Specification

Critical Competencies

Ability to manage a commercial building cleaning regime efficiently and within legal and regulatory frameworks

Essential

Ability to organise facilities for a range of premises users

Essential

Good communication skills

Essential

Ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff and with customers

Essential

Good level of fitness

Essential

Technical knowledge/education

Ability to undertake basic buildings repair/maintenance

Essential

Understanding of Health and Safety legislation in relation to cleaning

Essential

Experience of working with external contractors

Desirable

Ability to support building users with audio visual systems

Desirable

Experience required for the role

Experience of cleaning in a commercial or industrial setting

Essential

Understanding of and experience of customer care

Essential

Experience of events set-up and supervision

Desirable

Aptitude and attitude

Not required to be a practising Christian but must be in sympathy with the broad aims of the whole organisation.

Essential

Ability to work on own initiative to agreed plans and targets

Essential

Flexibility

Essential

An interest in community activity which promotes inclusion

Desirable

All posts at Augustine United Church are subject to a Level 1 (Basic) Disclosure criminal record check

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 28th November

Interviews planned for Tuesday 9th December

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/01/2026