Decision details

The Interim Environmental Services Manager submitted a report recommending for approval the implementation of new building cleaning specifications and a new building cleaning services structure.

The report outlined the current building cleaning service provided by Chesterfield Borough Council and areas of improvement that had been identified. It was discovered that in many locations there were no cleaning specifications for cleaners to work with, this had been addressed in the review by holding discussions with clients to clearly identify the work that they required. In addition, there had been an inconsistent approach to contracted hours, working locations and contract terms and conditions. By identifying the new building cleaning specifications, the staffing requirements had been structured to meet the needs of the service, provide the necessary flexibility and allow for appropriate staff contracts to be created.

The new building cleaning structure that detailed the posts and hours at all the venues was attached as an appendix to the report. In addition, the role of chargehand had been reviewed and replaced with the role of Team Leader which would be re-graded to reflect the responsibilities and training required for the role.

The report outlined the human resources and the financial implications along with the potential risks in moving to the new staffing proposals.

*RESOLVED –

(1) That the new Building Cleaning specifications be approved.

(2) That the new Building Cleaning Services structure as detailed in Appendix 1 to the officer’s report be approved for immediate implementation.