Cleaner

Cotteswold Dairy; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dairy company is seeking a Cleaner to maintain high hygiene standards across its production facility and offices. The role involves general cleaning, stock control, and adherence to strict hygiene regulations. Candidates should have experience in cleaning roles and a positive attitude. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days’ holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted products

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles with high hygiene standards is essential.
• Experience in a food production or dairy environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of factory, offices, and public areas.
• Responsible for replenishing consumables.
• Comply with Health & Safety and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Proactive attitude

Organized

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Cleaner – Cotteswold Dairy (Tewkesbury Head Office)

Location: Tewkesbury Head Office | Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Saturday (flexibility required for shift cover) | Department: Production | Reports to: Production Managers

About Cotteswold Dairy

Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. The business processes, packs, and delivers over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We are a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of factory, offices, public areas, toilets, restrooms and canteen
• Responsible for consumables (soap, sterilant, PPE) and replenishment
• Washing, sorting and storing of company personnel workwear
• Stock control and accurate logging of workwear and PPE issued to employees
• Report and communicate issues promptly, following company procedures
• Comply with Health & Safety and strict food hygiene standards
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by your Supervisor or Manager

About You – Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Positive, proactive attitude with flexibility to work varying shift patterns
• Organised, reliable and able to work to tight deadlines
• Experience in cleaning roles with high hygiene standards – essential
• Experience in a food production or dairy environment – desirable

Important Notes

• This role requires manual handling and adherence to strict hygiene standards
• Due to food hygiene regulations only one plain wedding band is permitted – no earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, or strong perfumes/deodorants in production areas
• Reliable transport to the Tewkesbury site is essential as public transport may not align with shifts

Progression Opportunities

At Cotteswold Dairy we support career growth and offer progression routes across the business, including:

• Hygiene Team (within Production)
• Production Operative
• Laboratory Team

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holiday allowance (increasing with service)
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted products & doorstep delivery
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions)
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health

How to Apply

Please submit your CV. If you take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and want to join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is an essential role in ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across our production facility, offices, public areas, and staff facilities. Your work will directly support our commitment to food safety, compliance, and employee wellbeing.