Cleaning Operative

DHL; Brighton; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with 8% employercontrib

GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking Cleaning Operatives to play a key role at our fulfilment centre. You will maintain hygiene across warehouse and yard areas, perform routine and deep cleaning, and handle equipment while following safety protocols.

PPT experience is essential and a flexible, can-do attitude is expected. The role offers permanent, full-time employment with 06:00-14:00 or 14:00-22:00 shifts (also 10:00-18:00 on request), and a competitive annual pay rate.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and can-do attitude.
• Organised with speed and accuracy.
• PPT experience is essential.
• Cleaning experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across warehouse and yard areas.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks, including high-level areas and racking.
• Handle equipment and conduct technical cleaning tasks following safety protocols.
• Operate PPT machinery in accordance with safety rules.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Organisational skills

Speed and accuracy

Cleaning experience

PPT experience

Tools

PPT

Job description

Cleaning Operative Pay Rate: £24,784.50 per annum Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: 06:00 - 14:00 and 14:00 - 22:00 rotating Monday to Friday Or 10:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday Location: Scunthorpe, DN15 9YA

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for Cleaning Operatives to play a key role at the centre of our fulfilment operation.

To maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across both internal and external warehouse environments, while also undertaking technical cleaning tasks and equipment handling that support the broader operational goals of the yard and warehouse teams. Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks in warehouse and yard areas, including racking, mezzanines, loading bays, high level cleaning and wide aisle cleaning. Operate machinery such as PPT, ensuring adherence to safety protocols at all times.

This role would suit people who have:

• A flexible, friendly approach with a can-do attitude
• Excellent organisational skills along with speed and accuracy
• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential
• Previous experience of using PPT is essential

Why join us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

Who we are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Building an inclusive workplace

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26th October 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.