Industrial Cleaner (Mining Workshop)

Industrial cleaners are always in demand; this crew works a dairy processing factory in Gqeberha. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Gqeberha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Shampoo carpets and upholstery with an extraction machine
• Store chemicals in the locked chemical store with safety data sheets
• Clean drains and grease traps in commercial kitchens
• Foam, scrub and rinse walls, floors and conveyors with approved chemicals
• Clear builders' dust, paint and cement off floors and windows after construction
• Test sanitiser strength with test strips and record the reading
• Lock out machines before cleaning, as the safety file requires

• Physically strong for wet, heavy work
• Willing to work nights and weekends when plants shut down
• Not scared of heights for window or rope crews
• Grade 10 or better; you must read chemical labels and safety data sheets

• Experience using a high-pressure washer or carpet extractor
• Chemical safety or HACCP hygiene training
• Pest control registration under the fumigation rules

• Full PPE: waterproof suits, boots, goggles and respirators
• Higher hourly rate than standard cleaning
• Night-shift and standby allowances

• If you hold a heights or rope access ticket, attach it. It can double what you earn in this line of work.
• Put the machines and chemicals you have used at the top of your CV. Industrial cleaning companies hire on skills, not just willingness.