Mobile Public Convenience Cleaner

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the Cleaning and Portering Manager for:

• carrying out cyclical, routine and occasional cleaning duties at Belfast City Council public conveniences and any other properties assigned, using all vehicles and equipment provided;
• opening and securing any or all assigned properties as directed;
• assisting other cleaning and portering staff in carrying out cleaning, portering, labouring and function preparation work as directed; and
• ensuring that all consumables and supplies are effectively utilised and replenished as necessary.

Essential criteria

Driving licence and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

(a)     have a full, current driving licence which enables the post-holder to drive in Northern Ireland, or access to a form of transport which enables the post-holder to carry out the duties of the post in full[1]; and

(b)     be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant work experience of each of the following two areas:

·        carrying out cleaning duties within a mobile cleaning environment operating across multiple locations; and

·         driving commercial vehicles in an urban environment.

[1] Please be advised that this alternative is a ‘reasonable adjustment’ specifically for applicants with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, are unable to hold a full, current driving licence.  However please also be advised that, given the business need for the post holder to drive council-owned  vans on a daily basis in order to fulfil the duties of the post then the ‘reasonableness’ of this adjustment will be thoroughly considered prior to any appointment being made.

Shortlisting criterion

In addition to the above driving licence and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to short-list only those applicants who, as at the closing date of receipt of application forms, can demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years’ relevant work experience in both of the above mentioned areas.