Cleaning Operative – Dublin West

Cleaning Operative Jobs Dublin West | Healthcare Cleaning Role
  
3Q Recruitment is recruiting a Cleaning Operative to support a busy healthcare facility in Dublin West (Dublin 10 area). This role is essential to maintaining high standards of hygiene, infection control and comfort for residents, patients and visitors.
  
This is a frontline healthcare support role, ideal for candidates with professional cleaning experience who understand the importance of attention to detail, infection prevention and working within regulated healthcare environments.
  
The role also includes occasional light Catering Assistant support, helping ensure smooth daily operations across the site.
  
  
Key Responsibilities
As a Cleaning Operative, you will:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across communal and clinical areas
• Prepare rooms for new residents, ensuring spaces are clean, organised and ready for use
• Clean and sanitise high-touch surfaces in line with healthcare infection control standards
• Handle waste disposal safely and in accordance with site procedures
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortages promptly
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and respond to urgent cleaning requests when required
• Support light Catering Assistant duties when needed
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, well-organised healthcare environment

  
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• 6–12 months’ experience in professional cleaning or a similar role
• Experience in healthcare, residential or regulated environments is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to hygiene tasks
• Understanding of health & safety and infection control practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Flexibility to work across a Monday–Sunday roster, including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Legal right to work in Ireland
• Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
• International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

  
Salary & Benefits

• €17.53 per hour
• Double Pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• 27 hours per week, across 3 days
• Daytime shifts only, typically 8:00am–6:00pm
• Ongoing support from office and out-of-hours teams
• A meaningful role contributing directly to patient care and wellbeing
• Opportunities for upskilling and career progression
• Competitive pay structure with scheduled reviews recognising contribution and growth