Workshop Cleaning Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
We are looking for someone to clean ladders, podiums and other returning hire equipment in the morning. Later in the day, you will inspect ladders and podiums, help unload the returning vans and carry out general yard duties. We have a friendly environment where the rapid growth of our business means we support the development of our talented people.
You will be responsible for:
- Cleaning ladders, podiums, scissor lifts and other equipment using a pressure washer
- Cleaning a variety of hire equipment by hand
- Rebranding new equipment with THX stickers
- Photographing and recording very dirty items
- Regularly checking, cleaning and tidying our yard, workshop, warehouse and vehicle parking areas
- Providing support to our warehouse, workshop and driving teams as required
- Inspecting ladders and podiums
Monday to Friday working hours, overtime may sometimes be required to meet customer demand.
Currently based in Bedford (MK41 0QB), but relocating in the new year to MK43 0YL.
Requirements
It is essential that you bring:
- A practical mindset, with the ability to work quickly and methodically
- Experience in cleaning, organising and tidying
- Physical fitness and a hard-working, team-player attitude
- A willingness to learn and the ability to follow instructions
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- A can-do attitude with a willingness to help out
- The ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
Long-term development:
- The opportunity to learn the inspection and testing of returning hire equipment with the workshop team (training given)
- Forklift training
Benefits
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Recharge with 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holiday’s on top).
- Look after your future with a Company Pension.
- Special recognition and rewards incentives.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A great opportunity to join an expanding Company.
- Free on-site parking.
- On-the-job training, with opportunities to build skills and grow within a fast-expanding company
- A supportive, friendly team culture built on our values of Humility, Innovation, being Refreshing and Energetic
THX Values: As a family-centred business, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to have a strong commitment to our team because we know that the success of any company depends on the people behind it. That’s why we make sure our employees feel valued, supported, and given every opportunity to grow.
We believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Alongside a competitive benefits package and great opportunities for career development, we’ve built a friendly, collaborative culture that reflects our core values (Humility Innovation Refreshing Energetic). These values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and what it means to be part of THX: a high-performing team that’s always learning, innovating, and focused on leaving people feeling good.