Domestic Service Assistant – Maternity Cover

My client requires a Domestic Service Assistant to join thier team on a temporary 4 month basis to cover maternity leave. Working hours are 7am – 1pm Monday to Thursday and 5am – 11am on a Friday so this is a full time position. The successful candidate will need to undergo a CRB check.

Overall purpose:

To provide a cleaning service to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Main duties / key responsibilities:

· Empty bins & replace liners

· Vacuum/sweep floors

· Use of floor scrubbing machine

· Damp mop floors

· Polishing

· Clean sanitary areas

· Dusting

· Glass cleaning

· Waste recycling

· Cleaning of toilet areas & kitchenettes

· Topping up of hand towel dispensers & soap dispensers

· Stores request forms

· Use of a computer to book holiday & sickness

· Provide cover for sickness & holiday

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure that the areas allocated are kept to a very high standard of cleanliness and the scientific and administrative support staff are able to work in a clean and safe environment.

All waste is to be segregated and placed in the correct receptacle for recycling.

Additional information:

This is a position of great importance as without the domestic assistants to keep the building in a clean and safe condition the LMB would not be able to function to the high standard that has become expected and respected worldwide.

We support our employees with a range of formal and on-the-job training, including:

· MRC training courses

· External training and personal development courses

· One-to-one training with their supervisor and other colleagues

As a Domestic Assistant the post holder will commit to undertaking the following:

· Working to the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene

· Attending training courses

· Identifying additional training, which will support them to develop their career.

· Take all measures necessary to ensure their own and other employees health & safety

NOTE – All CV’s must be relevant and up to date my client will not see any candidates without a relvecant CV.