Cleaning Operative

Company overview

Eurofins Biopharma Product Testing is part of Eurofins, a global life sciences organisation that provides specialised testing services to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical clients around the world. The company positions itself as a place to build a long-term career, with a focus on development and progression.

Role summary

Eurofins is looking for a Cleaning Operative to support its Dungarvan site. The purpose of the role is to keep the premises, building and laboratory glassware clean, orderly and maintained to the company’s standards for efficiency, quality and accuracy.

Working pattern

This is a full-time on-site position with a 39-hour working week. Standard hours are 9:30am to 5:45pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9:30am to 6:00pm on Wednesday. Weekend work may be required approximately once per month.

Key duties

• Maintain the building to an acceptable housekeeping standard in line with company procedures.
• Remove waste efficiently, including flattening boxes before placing them into the skip to save space.
• Handle chemical waste disposal safely and according to the correct process.
• Strip and reseal floors when needed.
• Carry out sanitisation of pharmaceutical microbiology laboratories and complete the required logbooks.
• Wash all glassware in accordance with the relevant company procedures.
• Support general cleaning across the site, including external and everyday dirt-related issues, and provide housekeeping cover during the day when evening staff are unavailable.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team and cover duties for colleagues when required.
• Keep all canteen areas clean and tidy at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning within a GMP environment is preferred, although it is not mandatory.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both internally and externally.

Benefits

• Career opportunities rather than a short-term job.
• Training, development and progression opportunities.
• Private medical insurance after 2 years with the company for all roles.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Additional annual leave with continued service.
• Support for work-life balance.
• Sports and social events.

About Eurofins

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company offering analytical testing services across multiple industries to help make products and environments safer, healthier and more sustainable. Its work spans food, water, medicines and many other sectors, with a broad portfolio of testing and laboratory services delivered through a large global network.

Additional information

Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France, to a worldwide organisation with more than 63,000 staff, over 1,000 independent companies, and more than 950 laboratories in over 60 countries. In 2025, the company reported total revenues of EUR €7.296 billion and has been one of Europe’s strongest-performing stocks over the past 20 years.