Cleaner

Sodexo Ireland Limited; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain high cleaning standards at their facility in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in cleaning services, preferably in a food production environment. The role involves operating industrial cleaning equipment and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in cleaning services preferred.
• Experience in food production or manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Trained in Manual Handling and basic COSHH awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties to audit-ready standards.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.

Skills

Experience in cleaning services

Communication skills

Ability to follow procedures in English

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

Cleaning Operative – Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Contract: Permanent, Full-time (shift-based). Salary: €13.50 - €15.50.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaning Operative to join our team at a busy production and manufacturing facility in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality cleaning services that meet strict food and safety standards, helping us maintain a safe and hygienic workplace.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team, reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor, with shift patterns across mornings, afternoons, and nights. Fixed shifts can be discussed at interview.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out cleaning duties across production and manufacturing areas to audit-ready standards.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment safely and effectively (training provided).
• Follow cleaning schedules, colour coding, and hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and COSHH regulations.
• Report hazards, near misses, and equipment faults promptly.
• Support site operations where needed (e.g. setting up town halls, furniture moves).
• Represent Sodexo professionally, supporting client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ experience in cleaning services (preferred).
• Experience in food production or manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Trained in Manual Handling and basic COSHH awareness.
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment (e.g. scrubber dryers, wet vacs, ride-on machines).
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written procedures in English.
• Full Irish driving licence desirable.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.

Perks and Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications