AstraZeneca
Pharmaceutical
PharmaceuticalCleaner
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“Pharmaceutical Cleaner at AstraZeneca. Skills: Cleaning, GMP, Hygiene standards. Follow strict cleaning schedules for different areas. Clean areas to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Maintaining the cleanliness and safety required for our products; Meet high hygiene standards; Keep our cleaning on track and ready for inspection
Industry & Context.
Physically fit, Comfortable with repetitive work, Comfortable with lifting, Medical check, Background checks, Verification of employment, 100 points of ID, Police Check, Animal Rights check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Previous experience in a cleaning role (hospitals, food manufacturing, hotels, aged care, or any highly regulated environment), Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive work, lifting, and using cleaning equipment, Basic confidence using computers or mobile devices (for training or filling out forms), Reliable, hard-working, and ready to work as part of a team
Nice to Have
Knowledge or experience in either the Pharmaceutical, Food production cleaning or in hospital, hotels, or aged care settings, Some understanding of either Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance in cleaning or HACCP (food safety guidelines) or experience supporting hygiene inspection
What You'll Do.
Follow strict cleaning schedules for different areas
Clean areas to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards
Use and care for powered cleaning equipment
Manage waste and recycling following sustainability goals
Fill in cleaning records and logbooks
Support regular hygiene audits
Follow clear rules for security
Report any incidents or accidents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working well in a team; Communicating effectively with others
Communication Scope
Communicating effectively with others
Full Job Description
**_Pharmaceutical Cleaner - Immediate Start_** **Full-time | 24‑month contract** **Monday to Friday | 7am‑3pm** **Location:** North Ryde (Sydney NSW) | On‑site parking and close to public transport **Competitive pay:** From $29.03 per hour + super + shift loading, and allowances as applicable. AstraZeneca is seeking a dedicated **Pharmaceutical Cleaner** to join our supportive team at our North Ryde Manufacturing Plant. We offer steady hours, full training, and a positive, respectful work environment where your commitment to cleanliness helps make life-changing medicines possible. If you have experience working as a cleaner—especially in hospitals, food manufacturing, hotels, aged care, or any highly regulated environment—you could be a great fit. **About AstraZeneca** Our Sydney-based manufacturing facility at North Ryde is a leader in making high-quality medicines for people in Australia and around the world. We are one of the largest manufacturers of pharmaceuticals in Australia and we are proud of our high-performing and supportive culture, and our site’s reputation for safety and efficiency within AstraZeneca’s global network. **What we offer** * Secure, steady hours with extra pay for certain shifts and specialised cleaning tasks * Stable, ongoing work in a regulated environment * Full training in pharmaceutical standards (GMP) * Clean, safe working environment (not typical cleaning work) * Career pathway into pharma manufacturing **What you’ll do** As a Pharmaceutical Cleaner, you will be key to maintaining the cleanliness and safety required for our products. With guidance and training from the Cleaning Supervisor, your main duties will include: * Following strict cleaning schedules for different areas of the factory, including both production and office spaces, to meet high hygiene standards * Cleaning areas to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards—these are guidelines we use to make sure medicines are produced in a clean environment * Using and cari
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