Cleaning Operative

14Forty; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning services provider is seeking a reliable Cleaning Operative to maintain high hygiene standards at their production site in Wakefield. Key responsibilities include executing routine and deep cleaning tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and responding to cleaning incidents. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a willingness to learn. Experience in a similar environment is advantageous but training will be provided. This role offers an hourly rate of £12.21.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in a production environment is ideal but training will be provided.
• Must be reliable and able to follow safety procedures accurately.
• Flexibility in working hours and tasks is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site meets required hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Carry out routine and deep cleaning of production areas and equipment.
• Clean and sanitise all surfaces and touchpoints.
• Follow health & safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Respond to cleaning issues to maintain a safe environment.
• Dispose of waste according to procedures.
• Restock cleaning supplies as necessary.
• Complete basic hygiene records where needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Safety consciousness

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 procedures
• Monitoring 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

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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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