Cleaning Operative, Commercial Cleaning

Cleaning Operative

Job Reference: AB

Manufacturing and Production Edenbridge, Kent £13 per hour Temporary

Job Title: Cleaning Operative

Location: Edenbridge

Pay rate: £13.00 p/h

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday - up to 7.5 hours per day
• Flexible working hours
• Overtime available on Saturdays if required

Job type: 3 months temporary cover

HRGO Recruitment are seeking a reliable and hardworking Factory Cleaner to join our client's manufacturing facility.

This role is initially to provide cover to last approximately 3 months. There is also potential for ongoing work in other areas of the factory once the cover period ends, subject to suitability and business requirements.

This is a traditional factory cleaning role rather than office cleaning, with responsibility for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the production and wider site areas.

• Carry out cleaning duties within production and non-production areas, working around machinery but not operating it
• Clean warehouse and factory floor areas
• Clean staff kitchens and canteen areas
• Maintain cleanliness of external areas where required
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and sanitise designated areas
• Use cleaning equipment safely and effectively, including a back-held vacuum with harness and cleaning trolley
• Use a scrubber machine as necessary
• Ensure all cleaning is completed to a high standard
• Follow all site health and safety procedures and cleaning instructions
• Always wear the required PPE
• Wear steel toe cap safety shoes when working within production areas
• Report any hazards, maintenance issues or concerns to the appropriate person
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment

• Previous cleaning experience is required
• Experience working in a factory, warehouse or industrial environment would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out the demands of the role
• Comfortable working around machinery and within a busy manufacturing environment
• Flexible approach to working hours and additional Saturday overtime when required

Full Health & Safety induction including a tour of the facility to identify all areas requiring cleaning.

Cleaning equipment will be provided, including:

• Back-held vacuum with harness
• Cleaning trolley and spray bottles
• Scrubber machine as required
• Required PPE

Please note that steel toe cap safety shoes are required when working within production areas.