Frequently asked questions
How do you become a cleaner? Where can you work? What are the working hours? Can I grow? Before you possibly decide to apply for a vacancy in cleaning, you may still have several questions. Answers to these and many other questions can be found below.
1. Application and requirements
What are the requirements to work as a cleaner?
Usually, there are no specific training requirements. A good work ethic, reliability and willingness to learn are important.
Is experience required to work as a cleaner?
Not always. Many cleaning companies offer training and mentoring for new employees, so experience is not an absolute requirement.
2. Employment conditions
What is the salary level for cleaners?
The salary level can vary depending on the cleaning company, location and experience of the cleaner. Read more about working conditions and collective agreement here.
Does the cleaning company offer benefits such as insurance or pension schemes?
Most cleaning companies offer benefits such as insurance or pension schemes to their employees. This can vary depending on the specific company and your contractual arrangements.
As a cleaner, do you have a collective agreement?
In the Netherlands, there is a general collective agreement for the cleaning industry called the CLA for the Cleaning and Window Cleaning Industry. This collective agreement applies to most cleaners working in the Netherlands. It regulates various terms of employment, such as salary, working hours, holidays, pension and other matters.
3. Working as a cleaner
What tasks does the work of a cleaner include?
Cleaners are responsible for cleaning and maintaining various areas, such as offices, homes or public places. This includes vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitary cleaning and rubbish removal.
What are the different types of locations where I can work?
As a cleaner at a cleaning company, you can work at various locations, such as offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and more. So varied locations!
What is the corporate culture at a cleaning company?
All cleaning companies value honesty, reliability and respect for both customers and employees. However, each cleaning company has its own unique corporate culture, feel free to ask about it during the job interview to see if it matches your values and expectations.
4. Working hours
What are the working hours at a cleaning company?
Working hours at a cleaning company can vary, but they are often flexible and adapted to the clients' needs. This may mean working in the morning, afternoon or evening, depending on appointments and your own availability.
Can I work flexible hours as a cleaner with the cleaning company?
Yes, in many cases you can work flexible hours as a cleaner at a cleaning company. This can be useful if you have other commitments, such as study or family care.
Are there opportunities to work overtime at a cleaning company?
There may be opportunities to work overtime at a cleaning company, especially if there are busy periods or special events where extra cleaning is needed. Overtime
5. Training and development opportunities
Are there opportunities for advancement within the cleaning company?
Yes, there are opportunities to grow in the cleaning business. This could be to a managerial position, for example, where you will be responsible for a team of cleaners.
Does the cleaning company offer training and mentoring for new employees?
Many cleaning companies offer training and guidance for new employees to ensure they are familiar with proper cleaning techniques, safety regulations and the specific tasks they need to perform.
When do you work?
- Full-time
- Part-time (part-time)
- Call base
- Holiday worker
- Internship
Where do you work?
- Shops & catering
- Offices
- Hospitals & healthcare
- Stations & airports
- Schools & universities
- Hotels
What are you doing?
- Vacuuming and mopping
- Emptying bins
- Window cleaning
- Sweeping desks
- Sanitary cleaning
- Dusting
Interview - Working on the train
"A varied workplace and enough exercise during the day. I think those are the biggest advantages of train cleaning. After working in office cleaning for several years, I switched to my current employer 2 years ago. My work consists of emptying bins, cleaning sanitary facilities and making sure the trains look fresh and clean inside. Together with my colleagues, we go through the whole train so that passengers have a clean seat again. It's nice to see the results of your work immediately."
Ahmed - 53 years
How do you become a cleaner?
To get hired as a cleaner, you usually do not need to have completed a training course. It is often the case, however, that you have to take a course internally, before you start working with customers.
Are there opportunities for advancement?
There are various career opportunities for cleaners. For example, you can take internal training courses and advance to supervisor of a cleaning team or specialise in a particular cleaning method.
Enthusiastic?
Are you ready for a varied job with good terms of employment? Where you can grow and follow internal training courses? Working with great colleagues at varied locations? Going home every day feeling satisfied because you make the Netherlands a little nicer and cleaner? Take a look at the cleaning vacancies and apply immediately!
