Cleaner

About the Company

Kepak is an Irish, family-owned food business that has been operating since 1966. It supplies major retailers and foodservice customers with premium meat, convenience foods, and branded products. The group generates turnover in excess of 1 billion euro, employs more than 4,000 people, and operates 14 sites across the UK and Ireland.

The wider portfolio includes well-known names such as Rustler's, John Stone, Big Al's, Celtic Beef, McIntosh Donald, St. Merryn, and Watergrass Hill. In the UK red meat division, the business operates sites in Aberdeen, Merthyr, and Bodmin, producing beef and lamb across these locations.

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for maintaining daily hygiene and cleanliness standards across the office environment. The role also requires safe and proper use of cleaning tools, equipment, and chemicals at all times.

Key Duties

• Keep factory offices and toilets clean and presentable.
• Clean the security gatehouse and reception area.
• Carry out cleaning tasks to a consistently high standard.
• Clean other office or site areas as required.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly.
• Handle cleaning materials and chemicals in line with training.
• Maintain and operate tools, equipment, and chemicals safely.
• Follow cleaning instructions and schedules to meet hygiene requirements.
• Support overall hygiene standards throughout the workplace.
• Complete daily cleaning duties and the associated records and checklists.
• Work in line with health and safety standards.
• Take part in all mandatory company training.
• Follow company health, safety, and hygiene rules.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by management that are within the role holder's capability.

Candidate Profile

• Shows commitment to the company's core values: Passion for Food, Ambition, Responsibility, and Teamwork.
• Brings a strong customer- and quality-focused mindset to daily work.
• Demonstrates drive to develop personally and contribute to business goals.
• Acts responsibly and makes a positive contribution to the organisation.
• Works well with colleagues across teams and departments and is prepared to go the extra mile.
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Can analyse situations and solve problems effectively.
• Is comfortable making practical and sound business suggestions.
• Performs well under pressure and keeps a steady, professional approach.
• Maintains a strong commitment to quality and good working practices.
• Communicates clearly in both written and spoken form with people at all levels, including international stakeholders.
• Can manage multiple tasks, work independently, and deliver to deadlines.
• Builds strong working relationships and can influence others positively.
• Has strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• 31 days of annual leave after probation.
• No weekend working.
• Access to an employee discount platform.
• Free access to an employee assistance programme, including legal guidance, counselling, mental health support, and a 24-hour advice line.
• Pension scheme.
• Death-in-service cover for employees in the pension scheme.
• Christmas hamper.
• Refer-a-friend reward of up to £500.
• On-site parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Free lunch once a month.
• Free hot drinks throughout the day.
• Employee engagement activities.
• Long service awards.
• Weekly pay.
• Ongoing training and development in the role.