Cleaning Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. is seeking GMP cleaners for a pharma setting in Kilkenny. The role involves 42 hours per week, Monday to Sunday with potential night shifts, and duties include adhering to procedures, safe handling of materials, and maintaining GMP standards.

Candidates should have basic health and safety knowledge, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced GMP environment. Training on RAMS/Safety PPE may be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working in GMP areas is desirable.
• Basic health and safety knowledge required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• Experience using cleaning equipment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Site Specific and Apleona procedures.
• Safely use cleaning materials and equipment.
• Complete logbooks and SOP documentation promptly.
• Plan and execute cleaning in GMP or designated areas with supervisor.
• Report defects, health and safety issues, and security concerns.
• Follow gowning procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain high GMP cleanliness and 5S standards.
• Assist subcontractors with sign-in and permits as needed.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Safety awareness

Team player

Customer service

Education

Basic Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

We are looking for GMP Cleaners to join our team in a Pharma setting in Kilkenny

Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 42 hours per week.

***May include night shifts***

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.
• 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.

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