Site Cleaner

Site Cleaner

At Panda, we are looking for a reliable and hard-working Site Cleaner to help keep our site clean, safe and well maintained.

As a Site Cleaner, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day operations by carrying out cleaning tasks across the facility, removing waste materials, following cleaning schedules and helping to maintain a safe working environment.

This Site Cleaner role is suited to someone who is practical, physically fit, safety-conscious and comfortable working in a busy operational environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for:

• Sweeping, shovelling and removing waste or debris from designated areas.
• Carrying out routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping and sanitising where required.
• Following cleaning schedules to help minimise disruption and downtime.
• Using a range of hand tools and cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Collecting and disposing of waste materials in line with site procedures.
• Supporting the cleaning and basic upkeep of waste management equipment and machinery.
• Reporting any safety concerns, incidents, cleaning issues or maintenance requirements to a supervisor.
• Maintaining good standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site.
• Keeping basic records of cleaning activity where required.
• Operating mobile plant if trained, authorised and required.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required by the company.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and able to report to work on time.
• Physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual work.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights where required.
• Willing and able to be harness trained.
• Safety-conscious, with a good understanding of site rules and procedures.
• Able to follow cleaning schedules and instructions.
• Comfortable using hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Detail-focused, with pride in keeping the site clean and safe.
• Able to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Skills and Experience

It would be helpful if you have:

• Previous experience in a cleaning, waste, recycling, industrial or operational environment.
• An understanding of lock-off procedures and the ability to complete a lock-off form.
• Experience working at heights or using harness equipment.
• Bobcat experience, although this is not essential as training may be provided where required.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a hands-on Site Cleaner role within a busy waste and recycling environment.

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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