Cleaning Operative / Refrigeration Maintenance Operative (Night Shift) Location:
Scotland – Central Belt, Borders, Stranraer & Dumfries (travel required)
Pay Rate:
£13.30 per hour
Hours:
45 hours per week (Sunday – Thursday)
Shift:
Nights (store closed hours)
Contract:
Ongoing (review after 6 months)
Role Overview We are recruiting Cleaning Operatives to carry out deep cleaning and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of refrigeration units across major retail sites. This is a field-based role covering the Central Belt and surrounding regions, involving travel and occasional overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
Remove and safely store stock from refrigeration units
Dismantle shelving and prepare units for cleaning
Clean and sterilise cases using jet-washing equipment
Carry out basic PPM checks (drains, fans, leak detection)
Complete minor repairs and report faults
Update job records using handheld/app systems
Liaise with Store Managers and work to set schedules
Follow all Health & Safety procedures
Requirements
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Willingness to travel and stay away when required
Ability to work night shifts
Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
Desirable
Experience in cleaning, maintenance, or refrigeration
Basic technical or electrical knowledge
What’s Offered
PPE, uniform, and training provided
Paid induction
Long-term work with major UK retailers