We have an opportunity for a Cleaning Assistant to join our team at our site in Loughton, Essex. Reporting to the Facilities & Utilities Supervisor, you will ensure the production floor and employee areas are safe, clean and well‑maintained. You will be responsible for cleaning of different areas, waste removal trucking, portering and other duties.
Key Responsibilities
* Transporting waste material to designated collection points
* Replenishing consumable items (soap, rolls, paper towels) when required
* Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, including collating and organizing recycling
* Identifying and reporting required fixtures, along with H&S near‑misses/risks/hazards
* Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors
* Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, windowsills and external surfaces of cupboards, shelves and fitments
* Using chemical agents in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training)
* Maintain cleaning stock levels and inform the appropriate people of low stock levels (eg. cleaning products)
* Carry out routine administrative tasks required from time‑to‑time eg. checking off cleaning tasks on daily cleaning specification sheets
Qualifications
* Ability to demonstrate clear communication & interpersonal skills
* A basic level of numeracy and literacy
* Organise your own workload and be a team player
* Must be able to work with minimal supervision
* Pro‑active and flexible
* Exposure to a manufacturing environment (desirable)
* A clear understanding of H&S requirements in an industrial environment
* An understanding and experience of a cleaning role
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee's contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
* Life assurance – 4x your annual salary
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Subsidised Gym Memberships
* Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
* Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)
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