Cleaning Operative (Industrial cleaning)

Role Purpose

Responsible for ensuring that the standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the production environment is achieved on a daily basis, ensuring safe use of industrial cleaning equipment at all times.

Role Requirements

• Ensuring cleaning of all Industrial machinery, tools, and equipment is carried to the highest standard
• Cleaning of factory floors, walls, work surfaces and production lines within allocated area
• Safe use of industrial pressure washers and cleaning equipment
• Safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals, in line with training
• Maintain and safely operate tools, equipment, and chemicals
• Adhering to cleaning instructions and schedules, to ensure tasks meet the required hygiene standards
• Maintain Industrial Hygiene Standards
• Completion of daily cleaning tasks, and completion of all relevant documentation and checklists
• Maintain to Health and Safety Standards
• Actively participate in all required company training
• Complying with Company’s health and safety rules, and hygiene requirements
• Carry out any other duties as directed
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder
• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Experience working within an Industrial Cleaning Environment preferred
• Able to work in both chilled and warm environments
• Manual handling ability and awareness, must be fit and able
• Meticulous attention to detail essential
• Commitment to good practice
• Fluent English, Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Relationship builder with influencing skills
• Strong team player
• Flexible approach to working and committed to night shifts and potential weekend working
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.
• Company Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.
• Free On-Site Parking - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.
• Subsidised On-Site Canteen - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.
• Discounted Gym Memberships - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.
• Training and Development - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.
• Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Financial Advice & Will Writing - Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package