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Cleaner (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191954
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 14 October 2026
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Cleaner

Temporary | Contract

Start date: 14 October 2026

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider as part of the cleaning team, helping to keep the learning environment clean, safe and welcoming for learners, staff and visitors.

Working to an agreed schedule, you'll carry out general cleaning duties across classrooms, offices, corridors and communal areas, taking pride in the standard of the spaces you look after.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Cleaning classrooms, offices, washrooms and communal areas to the required standard.
  • Emptying bins and removing waste to the designated collection points.
  • Replenishing consumables such as hand soap, paper towels and toilet rolls.
  • Using cleaning equipment and materials safely and in line with health and safety guidance.
  • Reporting maintenance issues, damage or hazards to the appropriate member of staff.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A reliable, punctual approach and the ability to work to a schedule
  • Attention to detail and pride in a high standard of work
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A sound awareness of health and safety in the workplace

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Previous cleaning experience, ideally within a school, college or similar setting
  • Experience of using industrial cleaning equipment
  • A COSHH or health and safety qualification

If you take pride in a job well done and would like to play your part in a busy learning environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Requirements

  • Reliable and punctual approach
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Health and safety awareness

Skills & Qualifications

General cleaningHealth and safety complianceEquipment maintenanceWaste management

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