Cleaning Operative

Apleona UK; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona UK is seeking a Cleaning Operative for our site in Carrigtwohill, Cork. The role involves performing cleaning duties to GMP standards, adhering to site procedures, and ensuring safety and quality in all tasks.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, with responsibilities across logs, equipment checks, and collaboration with the cleaning supervisor. Ideal candidates will have GMP exposure, basic health and safety knowledge, and strong communication skills to support a high

Qualifications

• Previous GMP experience is desirable
• Experience with cleaning equipment is desirable
• Basic health and safety knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible approach to working as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Work effectively and adhere to Site Specific and Apleona procedures
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely
• Maintain health and safety of staff and visitors
• Complete logbooks and documentation per site SOPs
• Plan, schedule and execute cleaning in GMP areas
• Report defects or issues to supervisor
• Ensure equipment is safe before use and report faults
• Follow gowning procedures and RAMS/Safety plans
• Provide excellent customer service and professional demeanour
• Maintain GMP cleanliness and 5S standards
• Assist subcontractors and manage permissions for tasks
• Attend necessary training within the timeframe
• Be familiar with site systems and take on ad hoc projects as required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Health & safety basics

Team flexibility

Job description

• Advert Title Cleaning Operative
• Advert Text

  We are looking for Cleaning staff to join our team at our site in Carrigtwohill, Cork

  Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week

  Main duties and responsibilities

  • Work effectively and adhere to all Site Specific and Apleona Procedures and instructions
  • Take responsibility for the safe use of all cleaning materials and equipment used in the course of your duties
  • Ensure cleaning activities are completed in a manner which will not compromise the health and safety of employees and visitors to the site.
  • Complete all logbooks and documentation promptly as per site instructions and SOPs
  • In coordination with the cleaning supervisor, plan, schedule and execute cleaning activities in the relevant GMP or designated areas
  • Report fabric defects to the cleaning supervisor
  • Ensure all equipment is safe before use, and report any faults to the machinery and be aware of service requirements
  • Report health and safety-related issues to the supervisor with minimum delay
  • Remain security conscious and report any suspicious incidents or observations to the supervisor with minimum delay
  • Follow all gowning procedures as per site procedures and SOPs
  • To be familiar with the Risk Assessment method Statement (RAMS), Safe Plan of Action (SPA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for specific tasks.
  • Be able to provide excellent customer service skills, partnership approach, facilities expertise, professional demeanour, and effective solutions
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and GMP, and ensure compliance with the 5S (Sorting, Simplify, Sweep, Standardise, Sustain) during maintenance work
  • Maintain an internal ‘Best Practice’ regime and encourage continuous improvements
  • Carry out the daily checks on site as per client requirements
  • Assist subcontractors to allow them to carry out their tasks, for example, signing in, work permits and showing them the area
  • Ensure any training deemed necessary by your line manager is completed within the agreed timeframe
  • Must be willing to take on and familiarise with all relevant site systems as deemed necessary to complete the role.
  • Take on ad hoc projects from time to time as deemed necessary by the Client and/or Team Lead

  Qualifications and experience

  • Previous experience working in a GMP area is desirable
  • Experience in the use of cleaning equipment is desirable
  • Basic health and safety knowledge.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexible approach to working as a part of a team

  We look forward to hearing from you!

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