Site Facilities Operator
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Chirnside, Berwickshire, TD11 3JW |
| Company: | crooton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1475927782 |
Summary
Site Services & Facilities Operator (Housekeeping & Waste Management)
Location: Chirnside Plant, TD11 3JW Salary: Competitive (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: 40 hours per week,(10-hour days) day off in the week, will include 1-in-3 weekends: 4hrs Sat & 4hrs Sun*)
Are you proactive, reliable, and take pride in maintaining high standards?
We are seeking a Facilities Operator (also known as a Site Services or Hygiene Operative) to join our Maintenance team at the Chirnside facility. This is a vital, hands-on role ensuring our site remains safe, compliant, and welcoming for all staff and visitors.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary & Generous Pension Scheme.
- Work-Life Balance: Rotational weekend work (only 4 hours per day every third week).
- Employee Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, Service Awards, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Culture: Regular company events and a supportive team environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the "look and feel" of our facility. From managing site hygiene and waste streams to ensuring our on-site guesthouse accommodation is kept to a professional standard, no two days are quite the same.
Key Responsibilities:
- Site Hygiene: Maintain and uphold cleaning standards across the facility in line with regulatory requirements.
- Guesthouse Management: Ensure guesthouse rooms and shared areas are cleaned, tidied, and well-presented to a high standard.
- Environmental & Waste: Oversee recycling streams, ensuring correct segregation and disposal of materials while supporting environmental compliance.
- Site Upkeep: Conduct routine facility checks and support the wider maintenance team with gardening, painting, and grounds maintenance.
- Safety First: Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.
What We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates from various backgrounds, including Facilities, Commercial Cleaning, Industrial Hygiene, or Hospitality/Housekeeping.
- Experience: Previous experience in a cleaning, facilities assistant, or site-based role.
- Knowledge: An understanding of waste management and recycling processes is a major plus.
- Eye for Detail: You take personal pride in "leaving a room better than you found it."
- Attitude: You are reliable, punctual, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
*Weekend only Part-time ( 8 hrs) role also considered*
Sound like the right fit? Apply today to join the team at Chirnside.
Ahlstrom Chirnside Ltd, based within the Scottish Borders, is a subsidiary of the Ahlstrom Corporation and is internationally recognised as a market leader in the design, process, manufacture, and marketing of specialist and nonwoven products.
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