David Southall
Walsall,West Midlands
Summary
Reliable individual with experience in cleaning, retail, and animal care. Maintains hygiene standards and ensures premises are clean, safe, and presentable through strong attention to detail and effective communication. Delivers high-quality results independently and as part of a team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cleaner-Office
Ideal Cleaning
01.2025 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness, safety, and presentability of premises for staff and visitors
- Cleaned offices, meeting rooms, toilets, corridors, and stairways to support a tidy workplace
- Emptied bins and upheld hygiene standards to maintain a clean environment
Cleaner – School
Spotless Cleaning
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Cleaned classrooms, toilets, corridors, and stairways to maintain a hygienic learning environment
- Maintained clean, safe, and presentable premises for students and staff.
- Emptied bins and upheld hygiene standards to support health and cleanliness
Cleaner – School
Bespoke Cleaning Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and presentable premises for students and staff
- Cleaning classrooms, toilets, corridors, and stairways
- Buffed floors in classrooms and hallways, contributing to overall cleanliness and safety
- Emptied bins, ensuring hygiene standards were upheld throughout the school
Cleaner – School
Solo Service Group
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Cleaned toilets, classrooms, and communal areas to ensure a hygienic environment for students and staff
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness to promote a safe and welcoming atmosphere
- Emptied bins and replenished supplies to support ongoing operational needs
Cleaner – Co-op Store
NIC Services Group
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Cleaning store floors, front entrance, aisles, staffrooms, and windows
- Buffed floors to improve store presentation and uphold cleanliness standards
- Emptied bins regularly, promoting a tidy store atmosphere and effective waste management
- Collected litter from car parks, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for customers
Creative Media Apprentice
LearnPlay Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Designing and developing playable game levels
- Generated creative ideas aligned with project briefs to drive innovative solutions
- Reviewed and tested colleagues’ work to ensure quality and adherence to project standards
- Provided constructive feedback to enhance team output and align with project goals
Work Experience (College Placements)
South Staffordshire College – Rodbaston Campus
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Enhanced animal care and visitor engagement initiatives at Drayton Manor Zoo
- Assisted with daily operations and provided animal care at Pets and Reptiles
- Improved customer service and shared product knowledge at Pets at Home
- Assisted with events and activities at Rogues Place, Woodlands Adventure Centre
- Completed work placements at various organisations
Education
Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths
LearnPlay Foundation
Wolverhampton01-2018
Level 3 Diploma - Social Media & Digital Marketing (Digital Marketing Pathway)
LearnPlay Foundation
01-2018
Level 2 Diploma - Animal Care
South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus
01-2017
Level 1 Diploma - Land-based Studies (Animal Care)
South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus
01-2017
GCSEs -
Shire Oak Academy
Brownhills01-2015
Skills
- Cleaning and Hygiene Maintenance
- Cleaning standards
- Health and Safety
- Manual handling
- Floor buffing
- Time Management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Initiative
- Animal Care Knowledge
Languages
English
Timeline
Cleaner-Office
Ideal Cleaning
01.2025 - Current
Cleaner – School
Spotless Cleaning
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cleaner – School
Bespoke Cleaning Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Cleaner – School
Solo Service Group
01.2021 - 01.2023
Cleaner – Co-op Store
NIC Services Group
01.2021 - 12.2021
Creative Media Apprentice
LearnPlay Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2018
Work Experience (College Placements)
South Staffordshire College – Rodbaston Campus
01.2015 - 01.2017
Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths
LearnPlay Foundation
Level 3 Diploma - Social Media & Digital Marketing (Digital Marketing Pathway)
LearnPlay Foundation
Level 2 Diploma - Animal Care
South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus
Level 1 Diploma - Land-based Studies (Animal Care)
South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus
GCSEs -
Shire Oak Academy