Industrial cleaner | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Industrial cleaners clear up after fires, floods, crime scenes and road accidents. They also work in factories and power stations.

  • Service, clean, or supply restrooms.  
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.  
  • Gather and empty trash.  
  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.  
  • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.  
  • Clea
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Industrial cleaners typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Industrial cleaner you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    18,542 GBP *
    per year
    15,000 GBP
    22,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Industrial cleaner

    • 20,319 GBP
    • 17,364 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Industrial cleaner
    Average salary for full-time Industrial cleaner

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    Salary over time for Industrial cleaner

    Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
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    Future outlook for Industrial cleaners

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    Balanced outlook
    582 000+ jobs available
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    Very good outlook
    4% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Fair outlook
    68% chance of automation in the future

    Industrial cleaner - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Industrial cleaner and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 72% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 19% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 7% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include:

    • Level 1 Award in Cleaning
    • Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Industrial cleaner

    Functional Skills

    Things to highlight for your Industrial cleaner interview

    Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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