Cleaner induction checklist
Onboarding checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Employee
- Role
- Start date
- Buddy or manager
Induction
From the job offer to the end of the first month
| Done | Task | Due | Date | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the first shift | ||||
| Complete right-to-work, background or police checks, as your clients require | Before the first shift | |||
| Complete the contract, pay details and emergency contact | Before the first shift | |||
| Issue uniform, ID badge and protective equipment | Before the first shift | |||
| Day 1 | ||||
| Explain chemical safety, labels and where to find safety data sheets | Day 1 | |||
| Show how to use and care for each piece of equipment, such as vacuums and floor machines | Day 1 | |||
| Explain the colour code for cloths and mops | Day 1 | |||
| Explain how to report an incident, an injury, damage or a hazard | Day 1 | |||
| Each new site | ||||
| Walk through the site’s cleaning spec and checklist | First shift at the site | |||
| Explain keys, access cards, the alarm and lock-up | First shift at the site | |||
| Explain the client’s rules, such as confidential areas and where not to go | First shift at the site | |||
| Supervised shifts | ||||
| Work the first shifts alongside an experienced cleaner or supervisor | First week | |||
| Have a supervisor audit their first solo clean and give feedback | First solo shift | |||
| First month review | ||||
| Review audit results and any client feedback with them | End of month 1 | |||
| Agree any further training, such as floor machines or specialist cleans | End of month 1 | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
