Hygiene Operator

Job Description

Hygiene Operator (Fixed Term) (17/344)
Dumfries

£22,844.79 - £23,234.79

 

You will be required to work 32.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Locharmoss Mechanical Biological Treatment plant (MBT), processes municipal waste collected across the Dumfries & Galloway region.

The Hygiene Operator plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant MBT facility. By controlling contamination, supporting infection prevention, and identifying hazards.
The role helps protect employees, contractors, and visitors while ensuring efficient waste treatment operations.

The Hygiene Operative is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness & hygiene, across the MBT facility. The role supports safe operations by reducing health risks associated with waste processing, including dust, bio-aerosols, spillages, and contamination.

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning and Hygiene Operations:

Carry out routine and deep cleaning of:
o tipping hall floors and walls
o processing areas (including around conveyors & shredders where safe)
o walkways, steps, handrails, and platforms
• Removing waste residue, spillages, and build-up of organic material to prevent slip, trip, and health hazards.

Any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for recruitment within Facilities, Waste and Neighbourhood Services.

We require a Hygiene Operative at our Mechanical Biological Treatment plant (MBT), Locharmoss, Dumfries, this post will be for a fixed term of 12 months. This post may be suitable for secondment or attachment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

You will need to be physically fit, and able to work in a busy industrial environment.

You will have a good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Hygiene requirements, in a waste management facility.

You will be required to work both independently and as a member of the wider team.

Previous experience of working in a waste disposal environment and operating plant equipment (Telehandler), would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.

You will be educated to Standard Grade Level.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Christopher Platt, MBT Team Leader on 01387 750911 or email: christopher.platt@dumgal.gov.uk