Cleaning Operative (GMP)

Apleona Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona Ireland in Kilkenny is seeking a Full-Time GMP Cleaner to join a pharmaceutical site.

You will work 42 hours per week across rotating shifts, ensuring GMP cleanliness, safe use of materials, and accurate logbooks, while coordinating with the cleaning supervisor to plan activities.

A supportive team environment with on-site PPE, RAMS/SOP adherence, and opportunities to contribute improvements is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP environment preferred.
• Basic health and safety knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Site Specific and Apleona procedures.
• Safely use cleaning materials and equipment.
• Maintain health and safety for employees and visitors on site.
• Complete logbooks and documentation promptly.
• Plan, schedule and execute cleaning activities in GMP areas with supervisor.
• Report fabric defects to the cleaning supervisor.
• Ensure equipment is safe before use and report faults.
• Report health and safety issues to supervisor promptly.
• Remain security conscious and report suspicious incidents.
• Follow gowning procedures per site procedures and SOPs.
• Be familiar with RAMS, SPA and PPE requirements for tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service skills and professional demeanour.
• Maintain GMP cleanliness and 5S standards during maintenance work.
• Encourage continuous improvements and best practices.

Skills

GMP experience

Cleaning equipment handling

Interpersonal communication

Team working

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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

Working pattern: Monday to Sunday, various shifts, 42 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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