Cleaning Assistant

The Vacancy 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 Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Day shift pattern – Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm Base location: Loughton, Essex Basic Salary: £25,107 per annum Skills, Qualifications & Experience
• 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 About De La Rue De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies. With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world's central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security and currency services. 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) Join the Team We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities. Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it. Join The Team and Create Your Own Story