Background

British Army Training Unit, Kenya (BATUK) delivers world leading infantry training in Kenya with the Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) under the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the Kenyan Government.

Responsibilities

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:

• 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

• 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.
• 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.

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

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