Cleaner at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

Generic description of duties: 

Responsible for the cleaning of all designated technically areas, offices, Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) accommodation within BATUK Nyati Barracks.

Main Duties: Your duties involve

• You are to be responsible for thorough cleaning of all offices, technical areas and accommodation in accordance with the timings enforced by the Camp Manager and cleaning supervisor. 
• You are to ensure all offices and accommodation that are unoccupied are secured on completion of cleaning.
• When cleaning offices you are to complete the following tasks
  • Mop the floor.
  • Empty bins
  • Clean all surfaces.
  • Sweeping of the floor.
  • Dusting down all IT equipment.
  • Keeping the immediate area outside of the office building clean.
  • Once a week the office is to receive a deep clean, which involves a more
  • thorough clean ensuring there are no impact on the BATUK office staff. This may include starting earlier and finishing earlier on that specific day. 
• You are to ensure that you demand cleaning materials and equipment as and when required through the cleaning supervisor.
• You are to work unsupervised delivering high results of cleanliness.
• You are to reports all faults within your area of responsibility to the Camp Managers / Supervisor promptly. 
• You are to be prepared to cover the duties of other cleaners when they are on sick leave or annual leave.
• You are to ensure you have the correct cleaning materials and products to complete your task. Inform your cleaning supervisor any shortages or lack of cleaning materials. 
• You are to carryout cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively to a satisfactory standard within your allocated area of responsibility.
• You are to maintain customer relations through consideration and Communication.
• You are to ensure you have the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your daily task. 
• You may be required to escort casuals and sanitary contracted companies e.g., RENTOKIL.
• You are to ensure all cleaning materials are used according to their instructions and stored safely when not in use. Usage and storage should follow the COSHH assessment guideline. 
• You may be required to act as building custodian and the management of water coolant and bottles.
• You are to comply with general Health and Safety Instructions for your location and specific instructions for your cleaning tasks, use safe working practices.
• You are to ensure rubbish and any litter gathered from the workstation are properly secured for collection. 

Secondary Duties:

• You are to be prepared to assist in cleaning other areas within Nyati including unoccupied properties as at when required.
• Treat customers and colleagues with respect. Immediately report any instances of rudeness or mistreatment by LECs or military personnel to your Nyati Supervisor/Camp manager/ Line manager (LM). 
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the LM.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

Competences

• Communicating and Influencing (Lead Competence)
• Working Together
• Planning and Managing Resources to Deliver Results

Desirable

• Should be well organised
• Should be self-driven
• Have an understanding of recycling and the reasons why BATUK recycle items from offices.
• Good communication skills

Training Requirements:

• Security cleared. 
• Manual handling training
• Structure and function of British Army.
• Health and Safety 
• Equipment Care.
• Orientation of all Area od Responsibility within Nyati