Cleaning Operative - Part-Time

Mitie; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Virtual GP Service

Mi Recognition

Bike2Work Scheme

EAP

Job summary

Mitie Ireland is seeking a cleaning associate in Loughrea, Galway, with a Monday–Friday pattern, 09:15am–10:45am shifts, totaling 6.5 hours per week. The role emphasizes maintaining clean and hygienic workspaces in line with health and safety guidelines.

You will mop, vacuum, wipe touchpoints, clean desks and kitchens, toilets, and waste bins, with a focus on reliable, detailed work. Prior cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Previous Cleaning Experience Is Beneficial But Not Essential

Responsibilities

• Mop and vacuum floors
• Carry out touchpoint cleaning
• Clean desks, chairs, and surrounding work areas
• Dust desks, chair legs, and surfaces up to hand height
• Clean kitchen and workplace appliances
• Empty bins and dispose of rubbish safely
• Clean and sanitise toilets and bathrooms
• Ensure all areas are kept clean, tidy, and hygienic
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Independent worker

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Location

Location: Loughrea, Galway

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 09:15am-10:45am

6.5hrs a week

Payrate: €14.80

About Mitie

Mitie Ireland is a leading facilities management, consultancy and professional services company. We offer a range of specialist services including technical services, security, cleaning, industrial cleaning, energy and sustainability, and professional consultancy. Our breadth and depth of services and expertise means that we can help to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, increase sustainability, and improve performance for our clients.

We work with a wide range of private and public clients to create great work environments. At the 2025 Facilities Management Awards, our outstanding work was recognised with awards for "Client and Service Provider", "Best People Development" and "Excellence in Health & Safety". Mitie Ireland also won Facilities Management Company of the Year at the recent Chambers Ireland in Business Awards 2024.

Mitie have been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Mark in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 for our commitment to employee wellbeing and we have also been named in the Top 100 Employers for Wellbeing in Ireland. Mitie were the first FM company to achieve the KeepWell mark for employee wellbeing. We are proud of our diverse workforce and recognise our people through a number of reward and recognition schemes, as well as through our learning and tailored personal development.

We are Mitie, the future of high-performing places.

Key Responsibilities

• Mop and vacuum floors
• Carry out touchpoint cleaning
• Clean desks, chairs, and surrounding work areas
• Dust desks, chair legs, and surfaces up to hand height
• Clean kitchen and workplace appliances
• Empty bins and dispose of rubbish safely
• Clean and sanitise toilets and bathrooms
• Ensure all areas are kept clean, tidy, and hygienic
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times

About You

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual approach to work
• Previous Cleaning Experience Is Beneficial But Not Essential

Company Benefits

• Free Virtual GP Service
• Mi Recognition (Thanking employees for a job well done ranging from €25 €250)
• Talent Referral Scheme (Earn €100 €3000 for referring a friend to Mitie)
• Mi Deals (Fantastic savings at high street stores)
• Long service awards (Ranging from €50- €300)
• A non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Save as you Earn Scheme (a riskfree savings plan that allows you to buy Mitie shares at a special discount)
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Tax Saver Scheme
• Learning & development (access to 200 courses on our L&D platform)

Required Documents

• Proof of right to work
• Photo ID A passport or driving licence is required as proof of ID.
• Proof of address dated in last 3 months
• Bank Statement dated in last 3 months
• Proof of PPS
• Reference details

Job Description

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity, and should be utilised as a general guide, detailing the minimum requirements and responsibilities of the position. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder following the appraisal process and on an as and when required basis throughout the post holder's period of employment.

Mitie is an equal opportunity employer