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Cleaning Operative

Job Reference: AB220920261342

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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

Skills and Experience:

  • 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

Training and Equipment:

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.

Please click apply now and if successful a consultant will be in contact.