Hygiene Operative in Burton upon Trent

Are you practical, proactive and take pride in keeping your working environment clean, safe and organised? We are looking for a reliable and motivated Hygiene & Facilities Operative to join our team at Barton ADC. In this hands-on role, you will play an important part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, housekeeping and environmental responsibility across our warehouse and site facilities. You will help ensure our workplace remains safe, organised and audit-ready, supporting the smooth running of daily operations and contributing to a positive working environment for everyone. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, can use their own initiative and takes pride in doing a job well.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned cleaning activities across warehouse, office, welfare and external areas.
• Operate industrial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, following appropriate training.
• Maintain clean and unobstructed warehouse floors, racking aisles, pedestrian walkways and emergency exits.
• Respond promptly to spillages and urgent cleaning requirements.
• Promote a positive clean-as-you-go culture across the site.
• Manage waste in line with company procedures and environmental requirements.
• Operate cardboard and plastic balers safely, following relevant training.
• Ensure waste is correctly segregated and recycling areas are kept clean, safe and organised.
• Support environmental initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving sustainability.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Carry out routine hygiene, housekeeping and facilities inspections.
• Identify and report hazards, defects, spillages, damaged equipment and any unsafe conditions.
• Follow company procedures, risk assessments, COSHH requirements and safe systems of work.
• Support internal, customer and external audits by maintaining high standards at all times.
• Complete relevant inspection records and checklists accurately.

Facilities & Team Support

• Take ownership of designated cleaning and facilities responsibilities.
• Report maintenance issues and conditions requiring corrective action.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse colleagues and management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to cleanliness, workplace organisation and site presentation.
• Undertake additional duties where required to support the smooth running of the operation.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Proactive, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment.
• Able to prioritise tasks and respond to changing operational requirements.
• Confident identifying and reporting potential safety or maintenance issues.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions, safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to carry out practical cleaning and housekeeping activities.
• Ability to identify and report hazards, defects and spillages.
• Willingness to work across warehouse, office, welfare and external areas.
• Willingness to wear appropriate PPE and undertake relevant training.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, subject to appropriate risk assessment and reasonable adjustments.

Previous experience in any of the following would be an advantage:

• Warehouse, distribution or industrial environments.
• Commercial cleaning or facilities maintenance.
• Operating industrial cleaning equipment or floor scrubbers.
• Waste management, recycling and waste segregation.
• COSHH and safe chemical handling.
• Workplace inspections and health and safety procedures.
• Using electronic systems, tablets or basic Microsoft Office applications.

Don't worry if you don't have experience in every area - a positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to become an important part of the Barton ADC team, helping us maintain a safe, clean, professional and well-organised working environment. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, gain experience with specialist cleaning and facilities equipment, and contribute to improvements across the site.