Cleaner

ABOUT US

G&H is a global leader in precision optical and photonic solutions, supporting customers across aerospace, defence, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, and more. Our Ilminster site plays a key role in delivering high-quality products that demand a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment.

Every member of our team contributes to the reliability and excellence our customers expect, including our dedicated cleaning and facilities staff. By ensuring our offices and production areas remain hygienic, organised, and safe, you directly support the performance and reputation of our business.

We value teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

PART TIME ROLE - Monday - Thursday 3pm - 7pm and Friday 2pm - 6pm

REPORTING TO

Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor 

ROLE

Cleaners are responsible for performing detailed cleaning and maintenance tasks to maintain a safe and hygiene environment in our manufacturing facility. The cleaning team are responsible for carrying out facilities duties in both the office and shop floor production areas.

MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
• Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity
• Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, toilet and shower cleaning ect)
• Refilling and restocking cleaning supplies and toiletries (hand wash, toilet paper, paper towels)
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
• Be responsible for the day-to-day appearance of site

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Planned activity adherence 
• Attendance
• Time keeping
• Maintaining standard of cleanliness
• Maintaining and contributing to departmental KPIs

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Experience working within a multi-discipline facilities and maintenance environment 
• Results oriented 
• Flexible approach to working to meet project / task deadlines
• Proven capability to learn and implement of new skills and processes
• Attention to detail and understanding of the business environment 
• Ability / robustness to self-prioritise work packages to meet daily activities
• Ability to lift heavy loads
• Physical agility 
• Manual dexterity

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Safety awareness 
• Chemical awareness
• Ability to use heavy industrial cleaning equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with material safety data sheets 

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Pension contributions: Company pays 6%.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Health Cash Plan to cover medical expenses.
• £500 referral bonus for recommending friends (terms apply).
• Cycle to work scheme

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions.  These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.