Hygiene Operative
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | CA2 5TG |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 89518 |
Summary
Job Title: Hygiene OperativeHourly Rate of Pay: £12.32Position Type: PermanentType of Employment: Ful TimeHours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday 14:00 - 22:00)Location: Pladis, 54 Church Street, Caldewgate, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA2 5TG
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Hygiene Operative to take responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of our Tin Wash machine as part of our site hygiene team.
What you'll do:
-Operate and monitor the Tin Wash machine to ensure consistent, high‑quality cleaning standards.
-Carry out equipment checks, basic maintenance, and report any faults promptly.
-Handle chemicals safely and follow all hygiene, food safety, and health & safety procedures.
-Complete hygiene tasks in line with site cleaning schedules and support wider hygiene operations when required.
What we're looking for:
-Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining high hygiene standards.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
-Good communication skills and a positive “can‑do” attitude.
-Full training provided—previous hygiene or machine‑operation experience is an advantage but not essential.
In order to be successful in this role you will need have the ability to communicate and read basic English, previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential and have a flexible approach to the role. You will need to be open, honest, self-driven and determined. You'll need to be reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
In return we will offer you holiday entitlement, pension contributions, discount through MiDeals to over 850 high street retailers, cycle to work, options to buy extra holiday, save as you earn scheme, share incentive plan, recognition and wellbeing incentives such as Mitie Stars and many other benefits.