Hygiene Operative (Night Shift)

Dovecote Park; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

Staff shop

Cycle to work scheme

Dovecote Rewards scheme

Job summary

Dovecote Park Hygiene Operative (Night Shift) is based at our Pontefract site. You will work in a fast-paced environment, carrying out cleaning tasks using chemicals with full PPE, ensuring safety and quality in line with procedures.

The role is permanent, with on-site parking, an onsite gym, subsidised canteen, staff shop and cycle-to-work scheme. Overtime paid at higher rates.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Motivated by targets and quality standards.
• Physically capable to perform cleaning tasks for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Working with chemicals and wearing full PPE.
• Handling cleaning solutions, materials and cleaning equipment.
• Ensuring machinery and equipment are safe before starting cleaning.
• Deep cleaning of trays and surfaces.
• Working to procedures within tight timeframes delivering quality cleaning.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork / Independent work

Target-driven

Physically fit

Job description

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Reference: OCT20263230

Expiry date: 17:30, Tue, 17th Nov 2026

Location: Stapleton, Nr Pontefract

Salary: Competitive

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gym
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff shop
• Cycle to work scheme

Role:Hygiene Operative (Night Shift)
Rate: £14.86 to £15.18 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Location: Pontefract, WF8 3DD
Shift Available:: 6:00pm to 2:30am Monday to Friday (no weekends)

Who are we?

We are a family business established in Yorkshire in 1997 based in Pontefract with a reputation for exceptional product, innovation and industry leading animal welfare standards. Our facilities combine traditional British butchery technique with some of the best technological prowess in the food sector.

A committed team of over 800 staff oversee the whole process: from procuring the best possible livestock from our carefully picked group of farms, through butchery, retail packaging and despatch before it finally arrives on the supermarket shelf or as part of the restaurant dining experience.

About you:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on your own or within a Team
• Enjoy working to targets
• Willing to work in a physically challenging environment

Role:

• Working with chemicals and wearing full PPE.
• Working with cleaning solutions, materials, and cleaning equipment e.g., low pressure system.
• Checking that all machinery and equipment in the area is in a safe state before starting the cleaning.
• Deep cleaning of trays.
• Working to procedure within a tight time scale delivering quality cleaning.
• Free onsite parking
• Overtime paid at £21.42 per hour
• Staff shop, with products as low as £1
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dovecote Rewards scheme where you’ll find discounts at over a 1000 Retailers.