Compliance Operative

Example Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Example Recruitment Group is recruiting a Compliance Operative to join a field-based team delivering specialist cleaning and compliance services across diverse environments. Training and ongoing development will be provided, including specialist industry training and health & safety instruction.

The role focuses on ventilation hygiene, grease hygiene, water hygiene and environmental compliance across client sites.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and hands-on approach in a field-based environment.
• Comfortable following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Willing to learn specialist training related to ventilation hygiene, grease hygiene and water hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ventilation and duct cleaning across commercial and industrial systems.
• Undertake kitchen extract and grease hygiene cleaning.
• Support water tank cleaning, disinfection, coating and refurbishment works.
• Ensure all tasks are completed on time and to required specification.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures when working with specialist equipment and chemicals.
• Maintain and protect company equipment; report any damage or need for replacement.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Punctual

Teamwork

Health & Safety conscious

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Professional

Job description

Compliance Operative

Location: Field-Based

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £24,788.68 - £26,377.89 (DOE) + Benefits

Reporting To: Compliance Supervisor

Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established and growing specialist within the compliance and environmental hygiene industry. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Compliance Operative to join an experienced team delivering specialist cleaning and compliance services across a variety of commercial, industrial, public-sector, retail and utility environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and wants to develop a long-term career within the compliance industry. Full training and ongoing development will be provided, including specialist industry training.

The Role

As a Compliance Operative, you'll work as part of a field-based team ensuring environmental hygiene and compliance works are completed safely, professionally and to the required standards.

Your work will cover three main areas:

• General ventilation and duct cleaning
• Water tank cleaning, coating and refurbishment
• Kitchen extract and fire safety cleaning

You'll be working across a variety of client sites and will be expected to represent the business professionally while delivering consistently high standards of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out ventilation and duct cleaning works across commercial and industrial systems.
• Undertaking kitchen extract and grease hygiene cleaning.
• Supporting water tank cleaning, disinfection, coating and refurbishment works.
• Ensuring all assigned works are completed on time and to the required specification.
• Following all relevant Health & Safety procedures, particularly when working with specialist equipment and chemicals.
• Wearing and maintaining the appropriate PPE and ensuring working areas are kept safe, clean and organised.
• Ensuring sites are left clean, secure and presentable following completion of works.
• Looking after specialist tools and equipment and reporting any damage, defects or replacement requirements.
• Completing works in accordance with the training provided and relevant industry standards.
• Providing a professional and courteous service when dealing with customers and site representatives.
• Supporting the training and development of new operatives where required.
• Communicating with supervisors regarding site progress, issues and priorities.
• Following company quality, environmental and operational procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic who is comfortable undertaking practical, hands‑on work within a field‑based environment.

You should be:

• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Able to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Committed to completing work to a high standard.
• Health & Safety conscious.
• Comfortable working across different client sites and environments.
• Professional and respectful when dealing with customers.
• Able to demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Willing to learn new skills and undertake specialist training.
• Comfortable looking after company equipment and taking ownership of your work.
• Previous experience within duct cleaning, ventilation hygiene, kitchen extract cleaning, grease hygiene, water hygiene, tank cleaning or environmental compliance would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right person.

Training & Development

This is a business that invests in its people, and successful candidates will receive ongoing training relevant to the position, including:

• On-the-job technical training.
• Health & Safety training.
• Specialist industry training.
• BESA Grease Hygiene Technician training, where required.
• Continued development as your experience and responsibilities increase.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to build a career within a specialist compliance industry where you'll gain experience across ventilation hygiene, grease extract cleaning, water tank services and environmental compliance.

You'll join an experienced team within an established business that is continuing to grow, providing the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and progress as you gain experience.

If you're already working as a Compliance Operative, Duct Cleaning Operative, Ventilation Hygiene Technician, Kitchen Extract Cleaning Technician, Grease Hygiene Operative or Water Hygiene Operative, or you're looking to develop a career within this sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation and further information, please contact Chris at Example Recruitment Group on (phone number removed)