Cleaning Operative
Apleona Ireland • Cork
Grand Parade 8, Cork
We are looking for Cleaning staff to join our team at our site in Carrigtwohill, Cork
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 39 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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Giuseppe has been part of the Apleona family since January 1996 – and can look back on an impressive 45 years of professional experience. Today, he leads a team of 17 colleagues in the building cleaning sector with passion and dedication.
Giuseppe is particularly proud to have been serving many of his clients for almost 30 years. This trust means a great deal to him – because for him, customer satisfaction always comes first. A strong team, long-standing relationships and mutual respect – that is exactly what Apleona means to Giuseppe.
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