High Level Hygiene Operative

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.

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

Requirements

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; A flexible and reliable approach to work; Ability to work as part of a team in a busy food manufacturing environment

Nice to have

Previous high-level cleaning; industrial cleaning; food manufacturing; PASMA or IPAF experience

Benefits

Pension; Life Assurance; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Shares Schemes; Salary Finance Options; Holiday; Virtual GP; Flexible benefits platform Choices; High street discounts; Save-as-you-earn scheme; Mitie Matching Share Plan; Mitie Stars