High Level Hygiene Operative

Mitie Group plc.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is recruiting a High Level Hygiene Operative for Pladis / McVitie's Carlisle. The role focuses on specialist cleaning across elevated surfaces, beams and external equipment to uphold food safety and site standards.

You will work in a safety-conscious environment, perform high-level cleaning tasks, and maintain meticulous records while adhering to PPE and height safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have experience in hygiene, cleaning, or food manufacturing environments.
• Comfort with working at height and using appropriate PPE.
• Strong focus on hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-level cleaning tasks per site procedures and hygiene schedules.
• Clean overhead structures, elevations, beams, pipework and elevated areas.
• Remove dust, debris and residues safely to prevent contamination.
• Use approved access equipment and cleaning tools when trained.
• Support periodic deep-clean and specialist cleaning activities.
• Ensure cleaning does not contaminate production areas.
• Follow height procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Report defects or hygiene risks immediately.
• Complete cleaning records accurately and on time.
• Work as part of the hygiene team and support site cleaning needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible and reliable

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time
Hours: 40 - Fri (06:00–14:00), Sat (06:00–18:00), Sun (06:00–18:00), Mon (06:00–14:00)
Reporting to: Hygiene Supervisor / Senior Supervisor
Pay/Salary: £14.08 per hour
Location: Pladis, 54 Church Street, Caldewgate, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA2 5TG

We are looking for a reliable, safety-focused and detail-driven High Level Hygiene Operative to join our hygiene team at Pladis / McVitie's Carlisle.

This role is responsible for carrying out specialist high-level cleaning across the site, helping to maintain safe, clean and compliant food manufacturing areas. You will be involved in cleaning elevated surfaces, overhead structures, beams, pipework, framework, vents, ledges, walls, external equipment surfaces and other high-level areas where dust, debris or product residue may build up.

This is an important specialist hygiene role that supports food safety, audit readiness, contamination control and overall site standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out allocated high-level cleaning tasks in line with site procedures, Cleaning Work Instructions and hygiene schedules.
• Clean overhead structures, high-level ledges, beams, pipework, framework, vents, walls and other designated elevated areas.
• Remove dust, debris, product residue, cobwebs, build-up and other contamination risks safely and effectively.
• Use approved access equipment and cleaning equipment correctly, where trained and authorised.
• Support periodic, deep-clean and specialist cleaning activities across the site.
• Ensure cleaning is completed in a controlled way to prevent contamination of production areas, equipment, ingredients or packaging.
• Follow all working at height procedures, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Use the correct PPE and safety equipment for each task.
• Report damage, defects, access issues, unsafe conditions, pest concerns or hygiene risks immediately.
• Complete cleaning records and task documentation accurately and on time.
• Work positively as part of the hygiene team and support wider site cleaning requirements where required.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in hygiene, cleaning, food manufacturing, facilities, industrial cleaning or a similar environment.
• Confidence working at height, where trained and authorised.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• A good understanding of hygiene, housekeeping and food safety expectations.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to report concerns quickly.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy food manufacturing environment.

Previous high-level cleaning, industrial cleaning, food manufacturing, PASMA or IPAF experience would be beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right candidate