Hygiene Operative

Job Introduction

15.00 hours per week - Part Time Basis- early mornings

Role Purpose

We are looking for a motivated team player who will have a crucial role at the heart of Kinson Community Centre as a Hygiene Operative, supporting the day to day running of Kinson Community Centre in order that it provides a safe, welcoming and professional environment for all the building users, visitors, volunteers and staff. 

Good knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures (including legal and regulatory requirements and the risks of non compliance).

Main Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the security of the site and its contents, including the operation of alarm systems, key-holding and opening and closing tasks in accordance with local requirements.
• Day to day cleaning tasks to ensure the building is cleaned to a high standard ready for the centre hirers and users, including cleaning of floors.
• Provide support to centre hirers on site, including the movement and provision of resources and setting up of rooms.
• Undertake routine handyperson tasks associated with the maintenance of the premises including external hard surfaces, fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment.
• Carrying out inspections of the premises.
• The reception and direction of centre hirers and users.
• Respond to emergencies such as floods, illegal entries and fires.
• Cover for line manager in event of holidays/illness.
• Be responsible for tools and equipment as necessary to undertake the role.
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post.
• To comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the Council and any relevant statutory requirements, including the Equality Act, the Health and Safety at Work Act and General Data Protection Regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of caretaking or cleaning tasks and building related minor repairs and maintenance.
• Experience of effectively working independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to providing a high level of customer service.
• Ability to work using own initiative and deal with unexpected problems.
• Ability to demonstrate good inter-personal skills in order to communicate with a wide range of people.
• A good knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong practical skills including basic maintenance on buildings and grounds and general cleaning duties.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact:

Amanda Nicholls, Centre Manager, amanda.nicholls@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 

Lindsay Reece, Deputy Centre Manager, lindsay.reece@bcpcouncil.gov.uk 

Interviews for this role will take place on Monday 24th June 2024

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024.