Cleaning Operative Job Description
Location: Kerry, Menstrie
Position: Cleaning Operative
Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate of Pay: £13.75 per hour
Reporting To: Site Supervisor / Cleaning Manager
Job Purpose
To maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and housekeeping throughout the Kerry Menstrie site, ensuring all designated areas are cleaned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily cleaning duties within production, office, welfare, and communal areas.
- Clean floors, walls, surfaces, machinery exteriors, and other designated areas using approved cleaning methods and equipment.
- Empty waste bins and dispose of waste in accordance with site procedures.
- Replenish consumables including soap, paper towels, toilet rolls, and sanitising products.
- Ensure washrooms, changing rooms, canteens, and welfare facilities are maintained to a high standard.
- Follow cleaning schedules and complete all required documentation accurately.
- Report any defects, maintenance issues, or health and safety concerns to the supervisor.
- Comply with all site hygiene, food safety, and health and safety regulations.
- Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment in line with COSHH requirements and training provided.
- Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Support periodic deep cleaning activities as required.
- Work as part of the wider cleaning team to ensure service standards are consistently achieved.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures.
- Follow safe systems of work and risk assessments.
- Immediately report accidents, incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
Person Specification
Essential
- Good attention to detail.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and cleaning schedules.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
Desirable
- Previous cleaning experience, preferably within a manufacturing, food production, or industrial environment.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
- Experience using professional cleaning equipment and machinery.
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week.
- Shift patterns to be confirmed according to site requirements.
- Overtime may be available depending on operational needs.
Salary and Benefits
- £13.75 per hour.
- 40 hours guaranteed per week.
- Full training provided.
- Uniform and PPE supplied.
- Opportunities for development and progression within the business.
- Holiday entitlement and other benefits in line with company policy.
Equality Statement
Kerry Menstrie is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.