Cleaner

Ocs Uk & Ireland; Kenn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company is seeking a Cleaning Operative to ensure the general cleanliness and maintenance of all working areas. You will be responsible for adhering to cleaning schedules, managing waste disposal, and maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid cleaning background and basic COSHH knowledge. Benefits include a health care cash plan, a contributory pension scheme, and enhanced holiday. This role is key in upholding the company's reputation for quality service.

Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced holiday

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Flexitime

Early finish on Fridays

Sports and Social Club

Free car parking

Free access to a local gym

Onsite café

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake general cleaning to a high standard.
• Basic understanding of COSHH with respect to cleaning chemicals.
• Experience of manual handling.
• Previous experience in the same or similar role.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning schedules are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure factory floors and gangways are cleaned when required.
• Regularly clean internal and external windows, doors, and furnishings.
• Empty the waste storage containers into the appropriate disposal area.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

General cleaning skills

Basic understanding of COSHH

Experience in manual handling

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning schedules are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure factory floors and gangways are cleaned when required and the battery is charged and maintained on the floor washing machine.
• Ensure floors are hoovered, swept, and mopped when required.
• All internal and external waste bins are emptied daily and the area around them is kept clean and tidy.
• Empty the waste storage containers into the appropriate disposal area.
• Regularly clean internal and external windows, doors, and furnishings.
• Replenish stocks of soaps and paper products and notify when stock levels need replenishing.
• Keep all external areas clean and tidy, including litter picking, weeding, emptying cigarette butt containers, and sweeping up debris.
• Use cleaning products in compliance with COSHH data.
• Carry out weekly LEV pre‑filter cleans when required.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Report any concerns relating to cleaning, health, safety and/or welfare to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager.
• Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures.
• Undertake training for the role where required.
• Support team members with other tasks as and when necessary.
• Carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant when required.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to undertake general cleaning to a high standard.
• Basic understanding of COSHH with respect to cleaning chemicals.
• Experience of manual handling.
• Previous experience in the same or similar role.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.

Desirable Requirements

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Company Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Fridays
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym
• Onsite café

Job Description

Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. The company, a privately owned UK business, engages in the design, development, manufacture and testing of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.

About the Company

Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines—from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value the skills of our employees in order to achieve our business goals and uphold our reputation for high quality service.

Overall Purpose of the Role

To carry out various duties to ensure the general cleanliness and maintenance of all Ipeco working areas.