Andy File Associates Limited are working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client with regards this temporary role.
Location: Sheffield
Pay rate: £12.71/hour
Hours: 7:30 – 4:30 with an hour lunch
Initial 4 week contract but this could be extended
Job Purpose
To provide professional window cleaning services across a portfolio of student accommodation properties. The role involves working as part of a window cleaning team cleaning internal and external glazing to a high standard using modern window cleaning methods, including 65 foot water-fed telescopic pole systems, while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and delivering excellent customer service in occupied and vacant student residences.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean internal and external windows, glass doors, entrance glazing, communal areas, and other glazed surfaces within student accommodation buildings.
- Operate water-fed telescopic window cleaning pole systems safely and effectively to clean external windows.
- Inspect windows and glazing for defects or damage and report maintenance issues to management.
- Safely transport, set up, and maintain all window cleaning equipment.
- Follow site-specific risk assessments, method statements, and company safe systems of work.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all health and safety requirements.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in window cleaning.
- Proven ability to use water-fed telescopic window cleaning pole systems safely and effectively.
- Experience working within occupied residential or educational environments is desirable.
- Knowledge of safe working practices, including manual handling and risk assessment procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality cleaning standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Physically fit and capable of handling window cleaning equipment throughout the working day.
- Full UK driving licence (preferred or essential depending on operational requirements).
- Understanding of COSHH regulations.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements within student accommodation and facilities management environments.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and all company policies and procedures.
- Follow all site-specific risk assessments and method statements.
- Use and maintain appropriate PPE.
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses, defects, and unsafe conditions promptly.
- Ensure all equipment is used, maintained, and stored safely.
- Follow safeguarding and security procedures when working within occupied student accommodation.