Key Purpose:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Decontamination Operative to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and effective decontamination of equipment, facilities, and workspaces in line with strict health and safety protocols. This is a key role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and hygiene standards of the workplace, particularly in environments where contamination control is vital (e.g., healthcare, laboratories, manufacturing).
Main responsibilities will include:
- Perform decontamination of workspaces in clinical environments according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Follow established hygiene and safety protocols.
- Ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning agents during decontamination procedures.
- Complete clients cleaning records in correct format
- Report any hazardous conditions or incidents to management in a timely manner.
- Work closely with other team members to ensure cleanliness standards are met, maintained and job completed.
- Follow any other tasks related to decontamination as directed by the supervisor.
- 7am or 5pm shift the candidate needs to be flexible as possible as changes to the schedule can happened at short notice in some emergencies.
- The role requires you to wear PPE.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Good standard of general education.
- Good standard of communication skills – reading, written and verbal
Experience
- Knowledge of decontamination methods and safety procedures is an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be provided.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Familiarity with cleaning chemicals is a plus not necessary as full training will be provided.
Skills & Behaviour
- Self-disciplined
- Pleasant and polite manner
- Neat and clean appearance
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills for dealing with customers and colleagues.
- Well organised able to prioritise and plan your own work and work to meet customer deadlines.
- A commitment to equality and diversity.
- A non-judgmental attitude.
- Positive work ethic.
- Able to work flexibly on occasions as required. e.g. staff cover arrangements, cover absence, shift changes
The role holder will need to provide two satisfactory references and the relevant Right to Work in the UK- A full DBS check will be completed.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Ongoing training and development
- 28 days paid holiday per annum (incl of Bank Holidays) – this is pro rata for part time employees.
- Competitive salary
- Transport is available from Hazel Grove / Adlington area or Worsley / Eccles area. Own transport is preferred.
- PPE will be supplied upon induction/ onboarding
- Flexible rota
- 6-8 weeks training will be provided
If you are looking for a hands-on, safety-conscious role with the chance to make a difference in maintaining clean and safe environments, apply today! We look forward to
