Cage Cleaning & Unit Support Technician

ENVIGO RMS UK LTD; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Income protection after 3 years

Private health insurance

Health cash plan

Tech scheme

Retail discounts

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a dedicated Facilities Support Operative to back one animal unit in Belton, NW Leicestershire. You’ll handle decontamination, stock handling, and daily housekeeping to keep the unit safe and efficient.

This full‑time, 18‑month fixed‑term role starts at £26,501 per year and runs 07:30–15:45, Monday to Friday. You’ll work as part of a team, lifting and loading, using PPE as required, and maintaining clean, orderly operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machines and cleaning/sanitising.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, loading, unloading).
• Willing to wear PPE during duty.
• Ability to follow procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Compassionate and humane approach to animals.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and distribute goods within the unit.
• Restock stores and carry out regular stock takes.
• Perform daily facility housekeeping; sanitise floors and surfaces.
• Support colleagues as part of a flexible team.

Skills

Machine operation

Cleaning

Team player

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Physical stamina

PPE compliance

Compassionate with animals

Job description

Inotiv is seeking a dedicated Facilities Support Operative to back one animal unit in Belton, NW Leicestershire. You’ll handle decontamination, stock handling, and daily housekeeping to keep the unit safe and efficient.

This full‑time, 18‑month fixed‑term role starts at £26,501 per year and runs 07:30–15:45, Monday to Friday. You’ll work as part of a team, lifting and loading, using PPE as required, and maintaining clean, orderly operations.