The Industrial Plant Cleaner is responsible for cleaning industrial facilities, plant equipment, work areas, workshops and amenities in accordance with site procedures. Duties may include pressure washing, vacuuming, waste removal, spill response and using cleaning chemicals and industrial equipment. Candidates generally need good physical fitness, attention to detail, safety awareness and the ability to work in noisy, dusty or demanding environments. Previous industrial, mining, shutdown or commercial cleaning experience is desirable. A willingness to work shifts, weekends, overtime or remote rosters may be required. Applicants must follow workplace health and safety requirements, use personal protective equipment correctly, communicate effectively and work reliably as part of a team. Relevant licences, inductions, confined-space or high-risk work qualifications may be advantageous depending on the project.
UGL is an Australia-based engineering, construction and maintenance company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers services across energy, resources, rail, transport, water, defence, telecommunications and industrial infrastructure. UGL supports clients through the full project lifecycle, including design, construction, asset maintenance, shutdowns, facilities management and operational services. The company employs a large workforce across Australia and New Zealand, working on both metropolitan and regional projects. Its industrial and resources operations commonly involve strict safety systems, site inductions, environmental controls, shift work and team-based maintenance activities. UGL promotes structured training, compliance and long-term career development, although conditions vary between contracts and locations. An Industrial Plant Cleaner may work within a larger maintenance or shutdown team, helping maintain safe, clean and efficient workplaces at operational industrial facilities.
Australia offers employment opportunities in construction, mining, infrastructure, facilities services, transport, healthcare, hospitality and engineering. Industrial cleaning roles are available in cities, ports, refineries, factories and remote resources projects, with regional work sometimes offering higher pay or rosters. Australian workplaces generally value punctuality, direct communication, teamwork, safety compliance and practical experience. The lifestyle ranges from urban living and coastal communities to remote-site accommodation and fly-in fly-out arrangements. Australia has a high cost of living, especially for housing in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, so location and allowances matter. Visa options may include employer-sponsored skilled visas, regional visas, working holiday visas or temporary skills pathways, depending on nationality, occupation and eligibility. Before relocating, check official Australian immigration requirements, medical and police checks, work rights, tax arrangements and recognition of qualifications. Research accommodation, transport, insurance and local employment conditions before accepting an offer.
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