Production Cleaning Operative

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2372290/151900
  • Location: Swindon
  • Job type: Full Time - 42 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.21 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
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About the role

GMP Hygiene Cleaner – Overhead Cleaning


Location: Catalent Pharma Solutions, Franklands Road, Swindon, SN5 8RU

Contract:

Full-time
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 3 days on / 3 days off
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits: Sodexo employee benefits package and opportunities for career development

Role Overview

Sodexo is recruiting a GMP Hygiene Cleaner (Overhead Cleaning) to support hygiene and sanitation operations at Catalent Pharma Solutions in Swindon. This role focuses on overhead and high-level cleaning within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring full compliance with GMP standards and site procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out overhead and high-level cleaning tasks in line with GMP requirements and site cleaning schedules.

  • Clean ceilings, pipework, ventilation systems, beams, and other elevated surfaces using approved methods and equipment.

  • Follow all GMP, hygiene, health & safety, and sanitation procedures at all times.

  • Use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and access systems safely and in accordance with training.

  • Complete cleaning documentation accurately where required.

  • Work independently and as part of a hygiene team to meet operational demands.

  • Report any hazards, defects, or non-compliances to the supervisor promptly.

What We’re Looking For

  • Cleaning experience is essential

    , preferably within office environments, industrial sites, or pharmaceutical facilities.

  • Experience in overhead or high-level cleaning is highly desirable.

  • Ability to work safely at height (training and equipment provided where required).

  • Good understanding of health & safety and hygiene standards.

  • Reliable, flexible, and able to follow strict procedures.

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good spoken and written communication skills.

This role offers full-time hours, a structured shift pattern, and the opportunity to develop within a regulated pharmaceutical environment, supported by Sodexo training and employee benefits.

  • Why Sodexo?

    Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

    Belong

    in a company and team that values you for you. 

    Act

    with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

    Thrive

    in your own way.

    We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

    • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
    • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
    • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
    • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
    • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
    • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
    • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
    • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
  • A little more about Sodexo

    At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

    We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

    We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

    Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

    Ready to be part of something greater?

    Join a team that values you for being you.

    Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

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Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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