GLL is looking for a Cleaning Assistant to work at Glass Mill Leisure Centre in Lewisham, London. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Cleaning Assistant, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a Cleaning Assistant job, it's a career.
As a Cleaning Assistant, you’ll be enthusiastic and hard-working with a real attention to detail as you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the centre. Our leisure centres can be very busy, so you’ll need to thrive in this setting. Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and regulations is crucial, so you’ll need to be hard-working and conscientious to carry out all duties to meet our high customer care standard. Ideally, you’ll have experience of cleaning in a busy working environment with good customer care skills and knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). If you don’t yet have it, we’ll provide full training on how to use appropriate machinery and chemicals.
What you’ll do:
Day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the centre.
Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and regulations.
Clean, restock, and supply designated areas.
Complete deep cleaning as required and scheduled.
Conduct area checks.
Perform stock checks and maintain supply rooms.
What you need:
A can-do attitude.
Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
Conscientious and committed attitude.
Ability to carry out all duties to meet our high customer care standard.
Be a great team player.
Ability to multitask between busy areas of the centre based on customer feedback.
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety like nowhere else.
As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with!
The basics:
This is a flexible position.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay.
We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available.
A uniform will be supplied and must be worn.
GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in.
As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business.
Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits:
Access to a pension scheme.
Health Assurance and access to Counselling services.
Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme.
Free annual eye tests.
Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras!
GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include:
The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you.
Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc.
Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet.
About GLL
As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, GLL offers a diverse range of career opportunities for individuals in our local communities. Managing over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, we oversee public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres.
Our Commitment to the Community
Our workforce is drawn from the very communities we serve, enabling us to make tangible improvements in local areas. One of our core values is ‘More than a Job,’ reflecting the wide range of possibilities and opportunities available to our employees. We are dedicated to positively impacting our people, offering flexible and part-time working options to ensure your job aligns with your lifestyle. Subject to available vacancies, you may choose between a regular work schedule with a contractual commitment or the freedom of flexible hours, contributing to the health and wellbeing of your community.
Employment Options
We offer two primary types of work arrangements:
Permanent Employment Contract: Available in part-time and full-time capacities.
Flexible Worker Engagement: Join our flexible worker pool for more adaptable working hours.
If you prefer a consistent number of working hours and can accommodate a 7-day-a-week service, a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the ideal choice for you.
Areas of Work
Whether your interests lie in:
Sport and leisure
Events and catering
Health and beauty
Corporate support
Working with children
GLL has a position that can match your ambitions.
Our Values and Benefits
As a passionate advocate for thriving communities, we reinvest in our facilities, projects, and people. GLL is proud to be an Investors in People Gold Award employer. We embrace inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. As a living wage employer, we guarantee fair compensation, with pay rates determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants under 18 will receive pay appropriate to their age group.
Join Us
No matter how you choose to work with us, you can expect to be a valued member of our team, collaborating with great colleagues and making a real difference in people’s lives. Explore the possibilities with GLL and help us create healthier, happier communities.