Kitchen Extraction Technician

Elite Personnel; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

Specialist equipment

Full training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Elite Personnel in the West Midlands is seeking a Kitchen Extraction Technician for night shifts to clean and maintain commercial kitchen extraction systems across restaurants, pubs, hotels and care homes. You’ll work mainly at night, travel locally, and operate as part of a small two-person team.

A full UK driving licence is preferred, and you’ll receive full training, company uniform and PPE, specialist equipment, and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Comfortable working predominantly night shifts.
• Practical and happy working with your hands.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning commercial kitchen extraction and grease-duct systems.
• Deep-cleaning canopies, filters, fans and associated equipment.
• Removing grease, carbon deposits and other contaminants.
• Using specialist cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.
• Carrying out inspections and identifying safety issues.
• Completing job sheets and digital reports.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Hardworking

Night shifts

Practical

Team player

Customer-focused

Organised

Job description

Are you practical, dependable and looking for a hands-on role with a growing company?

We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Extraction Technician to join our expanding team in the West Midlands.

This is a practical, active role where you’ll visit commercial premises and ensure kitchen extraction systems are thoroughly cleaned, maintained and inspected. You’ll work primarily during the night, when restaurants and commercial kitchens are closed, and will usually work as part of a small team.

The Role

As a Kitchen Extraction Technician, you’ll be responsible for carrying out specialist cleaning and maintenance work across a variety of commercial sites, including restaurants, pubs, hotels, care homes and other businesses.

Your duties will include:

• Cleaning commercial kitchen extraction and grease-duct systems.
• Deep-cleaning canopies, filters, fans and associated equipment.
• Removing grease, carbon deposits and other contaminants.
• Using specialist cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.
• Working at height where necessary and using suitable access equipment.
• Carrying out inspections and identifying potential defects or safety issues.
• Completing job sheets, inspection records and digital reports.
• Taking before-and-after photographs of completed work.
• Following company procedures and relevant industry standards, including TR19 where applicable.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and cleanliness.
• Representing the company professionally when working on customer premises.
• Keeping company equipment and vehicles clean, secure and in good working condition.
• Working effectively alongside another technician as part of a two-person team.

When & Where You’ll Work

The majority of our work takes place at night, allowing us to work safely and efficiently while commercial kitchens are closed.

You’ll mainly be working across the West Midlands, with most jobs involving local travel. There may occasionally be longer journeys or overnight stays depending on the requirements of the business.

A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and can be relied upon to deliver a professional service at every site.

You’ll need to be:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Comfortable working predominantly night shifts.
• Practical and happy working with your hands.
• Physically capable of performing a manual role.
• Comfortable working at height when required.
• A good team player.
• Customer-focused and professional.
• Able to follow instructions, procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Comfortable travelling between different customer locations.
• Organised enough to complete paperwork and digital job reports.
• Safety-conscious and willing to learn.

What You’ll Receive

• Starting salary from £28,000 per year.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Predominantly local work throughout the West Midlands.
• Company-provided uniform and PPE.
• Specialist equipment provided.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunities to gain industry-recognised experience and qualifications.
• Regular work with established commercial customers.
• Overtime opportunities and additional earning potential.
• Opportunities for progression as the business continues to expand.
• A supportive team environment.

Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.