ERIC APPIAH
Croydon,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in health and safety compliance, cleaning and sanitation protocols, and waste management. Proficient in risk assessment, environmental monitoring, and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and operational excellence. Skilled in stakeholder communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to drive effective collaboration and maintain high-quality outcomes. Adept at documentation, data entry, chain-of-custody processes, and traceability to support seamless operations. Committed to leveraging strong time management and customer relationship management skills to contribute to organisational success while pursuing opportunities for continuous professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Waste collection Operative
Serco
haywards health, mid- sussex
08.2026 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles by hand or using equipment and stored supplies in warehouses for production use.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Fulfilled assigned duties following strict safety procedures, maintaining professionalism.
- Adhered to company policies and regulations, upholding high standards of professionalism.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of new procedures.
School Cleaner
Horizon - Asire leaner
Croydon , Surrey
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Swept, vacuumed, polished and mopped hard floors within establishment.
- Swept or mopped uncarpeted areas using brushes and mops, competing to excellent standards.
- Deep cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks and floors, as well as replenishing stock.
- Followed cleaning checklists to match quality specifications for each space.
- Attended schools after-hours daily to sanitise and deep clean classrooms, toilets and other school spaces.
- Engaged with students and staff in a friendly manner, contributing to a positive school atmosphere.
- Carried out all clearing requests required by teachers, including spillages, stains and other mess.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in classrooms, providing a safe environment for students and staff.
Airport Cleaner
ISS Facility Services
Gatwick Airport
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Executed cleaning and sanitation in high-traffic zones, ensuring adherence to school and food-processing hygiene standards to maintain a safe environment.
- Documented cleaning schedules and routine checks, facilitating compliance with health requirements and supporting ongoing quality assurance.
- Swept, vacuumed, polished and mopped hard floors within establishment.
- Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations.
- Completed cleaning projects on time, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Teacher
Datano Methodist School
Manso Datano
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Supervised daily routines and maintained administrative records for program participation, ensuring compliance with cleaning schedules and reporting standards.
- Coordinated groups and engaged stakeholders to enforce safe, sanitary procedures in school settings, fostering a healthy learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Maintained trusting student relationships by providing both educational and emotional support to students.
Education
B.A. - Population and Health
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana08-2024
Skills
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Cleaning & Sanitation Protocols
- Waste Management
- Risk Assessment
- Documentation & Data Entry
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Customer relationship management
- Communication skills
- Waste handling
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification, London Medical School and Clinic, 2025-11-01
- Forklift Operative, CHAFAS Practical Institute, 2025-03-01
Awards
Perfect Gentleman Award, Population & Health Student Association, 2023-08-01, recognized for leadership and project coordination relevant to cross-functional safety and sustainability initiatives
Volunteer Experience
Care Support Worker (Volunteer), Graduates Association Volunteerism, Manso Datano, 2021-10-01, 2023-04-01, Ghana, Conducted safety checks, risk assessments, and implemented health, safety, and environmental mitigation measures for community facilities, transferable to school and food-processing safety programs. Managed hygienic practices and efficient waste handling to maintain clean, safe environments and support sustainability initiatives.
Timeline
Waste collection Operative
Serco
08.2026 - Current
School Cleaner
Horizon - Asire leaner
02.2026 - 05.2026
Airport Cleaner
ISS Facility Services
05.2025 - 01.2026
Teacher
Datano Methodist School
05.2018 - 06.2020
B.A. - Population and Health
University of Cape Coast