Cleaning Operative - Day

Puratos; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

5 training days in 2026 per worker

Job summary

Puratos UK in Sittingbourne is seeking a dedicated cleaning operative to join our team. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will maintain cleanliness of offices, canteens, and communal areas, keep laundry clothing records, and assist with stock control and documentation.

The role offers 40-hour weeks, 25 days annual leave, training days, and a supportive environment as part of a global food solutions leader.

Qualifications

• Basic English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the food industry.
• Self-motivated and a good work ethic.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, office kitchen, and all refrigerators.
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas (canteen, etc.).
• Keep walls, floors, and ceilings clean in communal areas.
• Make up cleaning solutions from undiluted products.
• Efficiently use and maintain all cleaning equipment.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Daily site laundry of protective clothing.
• Keep precise records of all clothing for each staff member, logging the condition of clothing.
• Ensure engineers are aware of any maintenance required in the laundry room and that machines are maintained to a high standard.
• Manage stock of consumables.
• Take on additional training as necessary and cover for sickness/holiday absences.

Skills

Basic English communication

Attention to detail

Food industry experience

Self-motivated

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 11,000 employees in 87 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, the UK’s number one processor and grower of fruit, we are looking for a:

Your Mission

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for keeping the factory and offices in a clean hygienic condition.

What you will do

• Clean offices, office kitchen, and all refrigerators.
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas (canteen, etc.).
• Keep walls, floors, and ceilings clean in communal areas.
• Make up cleaning solutions from undiluted products.
• Efficiently use and maintain all cleaning equipment.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Daily site laundry of protective clothing.
• Keep precise records of all clothing for each staff member, logging the condition of clothing.
• Ensure engineers are aware of any maintenance required in the laundry room and that machines are maintained to a high standard.
• Manage stock of consumables.
• Take on additional training as necessary and cover for sickness/holiday absences.

What we expect from you

The ideal candidate would have:

• Ability to carry out accurate and timely cleaning records.
• Basic English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the food industry.
• Self-motivated and a good work ethic.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

What you can expect from Puratos

• £12.98 per hour.
• Core hours will be 40 hours per week. The team shares shifts to ensure the office is staffed between 06:00 – 17:00.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A positive and inclusive work environment.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.