Cleaning Operative

Compass Group; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company is looking for a reliable Cleaning Operative to join the cleaning team at a production site in Wakefield. This role involves maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards to support efficient production. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and should ideally possess previous cleaning experience. A flexible approach to working hours is required. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Previous cleaning experience in a production or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Reliable and safety-conscious with the ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site meets required hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Carry out routine and deep cleaning of production areas and equipment.
• Clean and sanitise surfaces using approved methods.

Job description

Cleaning Operative

Location: Wakefield

Hourly rate: £12.21 per hour

Multiple working hour patterns available

We’re currently recruiting a Cleaning Operative to join our cleaning team at a production site for 14forty. As a key member of the cleaning operation, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to support safe and efficient production. If you’re a reliable and detail-focused Cleaning Operative looking for a role you can take pride in, we’d love to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the production and cleaning teams to ensure the site meets required hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Carrying out routine and deep cleaning of production areas, equipment, and machinery in line with site procedures
• Cleaning and sanitising floors, walls, work surfaces, and touchpoints using approved cleaning chemicals and methods
• Following all health & safety, food safety, and site hygiene regulations at all times
• Responding promptly to spillages and cleaning issues to maintain a safe production environment
• Emptying and disposing of waste in line with site and environmental proceduresMonitoring and restocking cleaning supplies as required
• Completing basic cleaning or hygiene records where necessary

Our ideal Cleaning Operative will:

• Have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Enjoy working in a hands‑on, active role within a production environment
• Ideally have previous cleaning experience in a production, manufacturing, or similar setting (training will be provided)
• Be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to follow procedures accurately
• Have a flexible approach to working hours and tasks

For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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