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About the role
Are you someone who takes pride in keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming?
As a Cleaner at Queen Elizabeth II High School, you will be joining our dedicated team who take pride in the work they do, through working in conjunction with our Site Manager and colleagues to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained.
You will be responsible for general cleaning tasks such as washing, sweeping, tidying, vacuuming, polishing, dusting and removal of litter receptacles for disposal, as well as using mechanical powered equipment, e.g. polishing machines, scrubbing machines and carpet shampooers. You’ll also monitor your work areas, ensuring they are kept free from obstructions, and for identifying and reporting any health and safety concerns to management.
If you are well-organised, self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and you would like to be an active contributor to the life of our school, then this role could be perfect for you!
Your hours of work will be 10am - 6pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am - 5.30pm on Fridays.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ Annual leave starting from 21 days and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at kevin.butler@sch.im.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.