Cleaner

Eakin Healthcare Group; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended Working

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (r/

Option to buy holiday days

Wellbeing Programme

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Free Parking

Job summary

Eakin Healthcare is seeking a Cleaner to join our 20-hour per week shift pattern, Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00. The role focuses on maintaining hygiene across the production facility, including clean room environments within a regulated medical device setting.

The successful candidate will work in a small team, adhere to cleaning schedules, operate a floor cleaner, and handle cleaning products safely while wearing PPE. UK-rights to work required.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in an industrial environment would be preferred.
• Previous training related to COSHH or health and hygiene would be beneficial.
• Ability to work well in a team and take pride in their work.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring production floor, warehouse areas, canteens and toilets are maintained to the required hygiene standards.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are completed within the set timeframes.
• Following a regular cleaning schedule and completing relevant checklists
• Operation of an industrial floor cleaner
• Handling cleaning products in accordance with the safety data sheets.
• Wearing PPE in the required areas
• Segregation of waste for recycling when appropriate
• Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene rules.
• Any other duties when required.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

COSHH training

Team player

Job description

At Eakin Healthcare, care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are a family-owned global medical device company driven by a simple vision: Where Care Leads, Hope Follows. For more than 50 years, we’ve been developing innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients around the world.

Today, our team of over 700 colleagues operates across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres, and exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. From market-leading Ostomy and Respiratory therapies to our trusted Respond home delivery service, we’re committed to improving lives through innovation, quality and exceptional care.

We don’t just care for the people who use our products and services, we care for our colleagues too. That’s why we’re proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, creating an environment where people can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

If you’re looking for a career with purpose, where your work matters and your contribution is valued, we’d love to hear from you.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Cleaner

Reporting to: Production Manager

Hours per week: 20 hours per week

Shift Work: Covering Hours Monday to Friday 09:00 – 13:00, preferred hours can be discussed

JOB PURPOSE

The successful person will work within a small team ensuring all areas of our production facility meet high standards of hygiene.The majority of the cleaning duties will be in the production facility and in a clean room environment, within a regulated medical device environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring production floor, warehouse areas,canteensand toilets aremaintainedto the required hygiene standards.
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are completed within the settimeframes.
• Following a regular cleaning schedule and completing relevant checklists
• Operation of an industrial floor cleaner
• Handling cleaning productsin accordance withthe safety data sheets.
• Wearing PPE in the required areas
• Segregation of waste for recycling when appropriate
• Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene rules.
• Any other duties when required.

AS A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOU’LL HAVE:

Essential

• Previouscleaning experience in an industrial environment would be preferred.
• Previoustraining related to COSHH or health and hygiene would be beneficial.
• Ability to work well in a team and take pride their work.

Desirable

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in carrying out quality checks

COMPETENCIES

Action Oriented

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet sharedobjectives.

Values Differences

Recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.

Instills Trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Nimble Learning

Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

The closing date for applications is: 9 October 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Early Closure Statement

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submission.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that Eakin Healthcare is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. #sj