Backshift Cleaner / Hygiene Operative

The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm.

The starting hourly rate offered is £11.44 per hour, rising in 2.5% increments at certain levels up to £11.92 per hour.

We are currently looking for a backshift Cleaner / Hygiene Operative for an immediate start with our client in Penicuik.

We are looking for long-term, permanent workers. Industrial cleaning experience would be an advantage but the position does not require previous experience as training and time to get up to speed will be given.

If you are interested in this position, I would encourage you to apply immediately. Then we can invite you for a short site tour, where you would be able to see the plant for yourself and speak to the managers to see whether this position would suit you.

Tasks and duties included in the role:

As a Hygiene Operative your tasks will include deep cleaning the factory. Specifically:

• Carrying out scheduled daily cleaning tasks in the production areas

• Cleaning of processing equipment and production lines to meet required standards

• Post cleaning checks to make sure standards and procedures have been completed properly

• Working within the food safety/health & safety and specific site regulations

Essential skills and abilities expected of candidates:

• Great communication skills

• Being comfortable working in a chilled food environment

• Able to work confidently and responsibly unsupervised or as part of a team

Benefits:

Our client offers a number of benefits to their employees. Some of them include:

25 days of holiday per annum (5 weeks in total). Rising to 26 days after 2 years of service etc., up to 30 days after 7 years of service.

Maternity pay and leave - 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks statutory maternity pay + 13 weeks unpaid (after qualifying period)

Pension scheme - if you're willing to set aside 5% of salary, it would be matched with employer’s contribution of 10% of your salary.

Cycle to work scheme and other benefits.

If you are interested in this position, I encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable candidates will be contacted immediately.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Salary: £11.44-£11.92 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person