Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Technician

Industrial cleaners are always in demand; this crew works a dairy processing factory in Midrand. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll be based at a dairy processing factory in Midrand. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Lock out machines before cleaning, as the safety file requires
• Test sanitiser strength with test strips and record the reading
• Clear builders' dust, paint and cement off floors and windows after construction
• Strip down and wash production equipment after the last run
• Run a high-pressure washer on grease, oil and slurry build-up

• Respect for chemical safety and PPE
• Grade 10 or better; you must read chemical labels and safety data sheets
• Reliable, as crews are small and each person counts
• Able to pass a medical fitness check for plant work
• Willing to work nights and weekends when plants shut down

• Experience using a high-pressure washer or carpet extractor
• Chemical safety or HACCP hygiene training

• Full PPE: waterproof suits, boots, goggles and respirators
• Night-shift and standby allowances
• Paid training on machines and chemicals

• Say you are available for night and shutdown work. That is when most factory hygiene cleaning happens.
• Put the machines and chemicals you have used at the top of your CV. Industrial cleaning companies hire on skills, not just willingness.