Yard Cleaner

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location:

Leicester, Leicestershire, GB, LE5 1TZ

Date: 3 Jul 2025

The Sofidel Group

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,000 employees, net sales of 2,173 million Euros (2020) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,428,000 tonnes in 2020). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Softis, Le Trèfle, Sopalin, Thirst Pockets, KittenSoft, Nalys, Cosynel, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The Role

Sofidel UK currently have a fantastic opportunity available to join our Papermill team. As a Yard Cleaner you will hold accountability for the management of the cleanliness of the Papermill Yard. This position plays a crucial part in ensuring our site is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards to avoid unnecessary H&S risk. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience working in a manual setting and not mind working outdoors. This role has bags of developmental training opportunities for the right candidate.

Main responsibilities

Maintain the yard area to the highest standard
Reduce H&S and fire hazard risks
Ensure the cleanliness of the yard, warehouse, and storage areas
Operate the Sweeper machine as and when required
Responsible for the general housekeeping of the Papermill and Yard areas

Additional Requirements:

Communication
Team work
H&S Conscious

Package / Benefits:

£12.22 per hour
Competitive pension
Life Assurance Scheme
20 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
On site car parking
Discounted staff shop