School Cleaner Jobs in Romford RM1 | Immediate Start & Competitive Pay
Staffing Agency is urgently recruiting reliable School Cleaners for immediate temporary-to-permanent placements across Romford RM1 and the surrounding Havering borough. Enjoy flexible shifts, weekly pay, and a fast-track registration process with a leading local recruitment agency.
School Cleaner Job Description: Romford RM1
Staffing Agency is partnering with primary, secondary, and special educational needs schools across Romford RM1 to recruit dedicated School Cleaners. This is a vital role in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and positive learning environment for students and staff. Our clients range from large academies to local community schools, all requiring reliable cleaning staff for term-time and holiday deep cleans.
As a specialist in local recruitment, we understand the specific needs of educational facilities in Havering. Whether you're an experienced cleaner seeking a new challenge or looking for a stable role with sociable hours, we can match you with a school that fits your skills and availability. For those seeking variety, we also place Catering Assistants in school kitchens and Agency Receptionist roles in educational offices.
Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties
- General Cleaning & Sanitisation: Perform daily cleaning of classrooms, corridors, staff rooms, toilets, and communal areas using appropriate chemicals and equipment, adhering to COSHH regulations.
- Waste Management: Empty all bins, segregate recyclable materials, and ensure waste is ready for collection, maintaining a tidy exterior around bin stores.
- Floor Care: Vacuuming carpets, mopping, and buffing hard floors. Conducting periodic deep cleans during school holidays, including stripping and sealing vinyl floors.
- High-Level & Detail Cleaning: Dusting high surfaces, ledges, and light fittings. Cleaning windows, glass partitions, and sanitising high-touch points like door handles, light switches, and railings.
- Stock & Equipment Management: Monitoring cleaning supply levels, reporting needs to the site supervisor, and ensuring all equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor buffers) is clean, maintained, and stored correctly.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Following all school safeguarding policies, wearing PPE as required, and ensuring wet floor signs are used to prevent accidents. Reporting any maintenance issues or hazards immediately.
Candidate Requirements & Skills
- Proven Experience: Previous commercial, office, or school cleaning experience is highly desirable. However, we also welcome applications from reliable individuals with a strong work ethic; check our no experience jobs page for other entry-level roles.
- Reliability & Trustworthiness: Must have excellent timekeeping, be dependable, and understand the importance of working in a child-focused environment. A valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is essential.
- Physical Fitness: The role involves bending, lifting (e.g., bags of waste), pushing cleaning trolleys, and being on your feet for the duration of the shift.
- Team Player & Initiative: Ability to work effectively as part of a cleaning team or independently, following checklists and schedules with minimal supervision.
- Basic Understanding of COSHH: Awareness of safe chemical handling is beneficial, though full training on specific products will be provided by the school.
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As a leading local recruitment partner with deep roots in Romford RM1, we don't just fill vacancies; we build lasting careers and provide reliable staffing solutions. Our expertise spans multiple sectors, meaning we can also help you transition into roles like Catering Assistant or Admin Assistant if you're looking for variety.
For Job Seekers
- Local Expertise: We know the Romford school landscape intimately, connecting you with the best employers.
- Career Pathway Support: From temporary school cleaner roles to permanent contracts, we guide your progression.
- Simplified Process: One registration grants you access to hundreds of roles. Explore all our immediate start jobs in London.
Our Agency Promise
- Full Compliance: We handle right-to-work checks, DBS applications, and payroll, so you can start worry-free.
- Dedicated Consultant: A single point of contact who understands your needs and advocates for you.
- 24/7 Support: As part of our commitment, we offer robust support, similar to our expanded 24/7 helpline service.
Salary, Benefits & How to Apply
Pay & Remuneration
Pay rates for School Cleaner roles in Romford RM1 typically range from £11.50 to £13.50 per hour, depending on the specific school, shift pattern (e.g., early morning, evening), and your experience.
- Weekly Pay: You will be paid every Friday via PAYE (with tax and NI deducted) or through an approved umbrella company.
- Holiday Pay: Accrued and paid in line with UK employment law.
- Potential for Overtime: Additional hours may be available during school holiday deep-clean periods.
The role often offers term-time only contracts, which can be ideal for those seeking work that aligns with school holidays. For year-round work, consider our factory jobs in London or warehouse jobs which also offer immediate starts.
How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps
Submit Your CV
Click the"Apply Now" button or email your CV directly to [email protected]. Ensure your contact details and relevant experience are clear.
Quick Registration & Interview
A consultant will call you to discuss your suitability, explain the roles available, and schedule a quick registration interview (often can be done virtually).
Start Your Role
Once compliance checks are complete, we'll coordinate your start date, provide you with a shift schedule, and introduce you to the school site manager.
📧 Final Application Method: If you are interested email your cv and info to [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions: School Cleaner Jobs
Yes, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is a mandatory requirement for any role working in a school environment. If you do not have a current, portable DBS, Staffing Agency will guide you through the application process and cover the cost, subject to terms. This is a standard part of our compliance for all education sector roles, much like our vetting for medical receptionist positions.
Shifts are typically split between early mornings (e.g., 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM) before school starts, and evenings (e.g., 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM) after school finishes. Some schools may offer afternoon shifts or longer daytime hours during holidays. We discuss your availability during registration to match you with a suitable pattern. For completely different shift structures, see our immediate start jobs in Birmingham or recruitment jobs in Manchester.
While experience in a commercial, office, or school cleaning role is highly advantageous, we also consider applicants with a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Full training on specific equipment and cleaning protocols is provided by the school. If you're new to the workforce, our guide on no experience jobs is a great resource.
Absolutely. Many of our school cleaner placements begin as temporary contracts with a clear view to becoming permanent for the right candidate. Performance, reliability, and fit with the school's team are key factors. We specialise in temp-to-perm transitions across many sectors, a service detailed in our comprehensive staffing solutions.
We constantly recruit for a wide range of roles in Romford RM1 and across East London. Similar positions include Catering Assistant in school kitchens, Kitchen Porter in local restaurants (see kitchen porter jobs in London), General Cleaner for office buildings, and Traffic Marshal roles (see traffic marshal jobs in London). For the full list, visit our central jobs board.
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