Air And Water Hygiene Operative

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Wickford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene services provider in the UK is seeking a Hygiene Operative (Trainee) to join their team. This role involves daily cleaning of filters at various hospital locations. No prior experience is required, though a valid driving license and physical fitness are essential. Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime, training, and various client interactions is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential earnings up to £35,000

Opportunities for training and development

20 days holiday

Full training provided

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, recent NVQ graduates are welcome.
• Must be over 21 years old for insurance purposes.
• Must have a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of filters at all water outlets within the hospitals.
• Work on a rotational basis with availability for weekend work.
• Drive between hospital sites and perform cleaning tasks.

Skills

Physical fitness

Punctuality

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ or trades background

Job description

Hygiene Operative (Trainee)

Location: Around London and M25, some contracts include Royal Barts Hospital, West Herts Hospital Trust – Watford Hospital and Hemel Hempstead.

Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum (OTE £35,000 with overtime).

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

About Us

We are a leading hygiene services provider, working with hospitals, hotels, and housing associations. As we expand our team to manage a new contract within hospitals, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join us. You will be based at our Basildon office and report there each morning, so you must be within commutable distance to Basildon. You will also share driving responsibilities with other operatives.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Hygiene Operative to join our team. The role involves cleaning filters throughout hospitals in Watford and Hemel Hempstead daily. You will start your day early, around 6-7am, and work approximately 6.5-7 hours on-site, with a short drive between hospitals. Each day you will walk between every water outlet within the buildings and perform a simple clean on each filter. Due to the nature of the job, you will need to be physically fit and able to get into small spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of filters at all water outlets within the hospitals.
• Work on a rotational basis, ensuring no one works more than 5 days a week.
• Be available for weekend work on a rotational basis.
• Take on overtime opportunities and additional shifts as needed.
• Drive between hospital sites and potentially other locations as required.
• Cleaning out duct systems, working shifts when hospital contacts require night work, and the shift for that would start at 10am at night till around 4pm, but other times your shift will be in the day.

Requirements

• No prior experience needed; a trades background at a junior level or recent NVQ graduates are welcome or just a hardworking, genuine person looking for a good career in a good industry and company.
• Must be over 21 years old (for insurance purposes).
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Flexibility to start as early as 6am or as late as 2pm, with hours agreed in advance on a rota.
• Punctuality, a can‑do attitude, and physical fitness are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential earnings up to £35,000 with overtime.
• Opportunities for training and development in different areas.
• Work with a variety of clients, including hospitals and hotels.
• 20 days holiday, full training provided.