Pot Washer
Job description
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Glasgow City
£13.45 per hour (Plus applicable nightshift premiums)
About the Role
Pertemps is currently seeking a hardworking and reliable Pot Washer to join our nightshift team at our Glasgow City service centre. This is a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring that all catering equipment and service carts used on the trains are cleaned, sanitised, and ready for the next day's travel.
This is a fast-paced role that requires physical stamina and a commitment to high hygiene standards.
Working Hours
Shift Time: 23:00 – 06:30
Rota: Flexibility required for 5 days over 7 (rota provided in advance)
Key Responsibilities
Volume Cleaning: Efficiently wash and sanitise catering equipment and utensils from 50 to 60 service carts per night.
Cart Maintenance: Strip down incoming train carts, clearing debris and preparing them for a deep clean.
Equipment Handling: Operate industrial dishwashers and manual pot-washing stations.
Hygiene Standards: Ensure all items are dried and stored correctly in line with food safety and hygiene regulations.
Waste Management: Dispose of waste and recyclables from the carts according to site procedures.
Health & Safety: Maintain a clean and safe workstation, following all COSHH and manual handling guidelines.
Skills & Experience
Work Ethic: Comfortable working in a high-volume, repetitive, and fast-paced environment.
Nightshift Ready: Ability to consistently work the 23:00 – 06:30 shift pattern.
Physical Capability: Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks, including moving carts and lifting equipment.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring every item is cleaned to the highest standard before it returns to service.
Reliability: Punctuality is essential to ensure the fleet is ready for the morning departures.
Team Player: Willing to support the wider warehouse and catering teams as needed.
Additional Information
Immediate starts available.
On-site training provided for all machinery and chemical safety.
Opportunities for progression within the service centre team.
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If you are a night owl who enjoys a busy, active role, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.
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🌙 Emphasise your night shift experience or willingness to work 23:00-06:30 hours consistently
🧽 Highlight any commercial kitchen or industrial cleaning experience, especially with high-volume operations
🏋️ Mention your physical fitness and ability to handle manual tasks like lifting equipment and moving carts
📋 Include any food safety certifications or COSHH training you've completed
⚡ Quantify your cleaning experience: 'Processed 40+ items per hour' or 'Maintained 99% hygiene compliance'
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- •Processed 55 service carts per nightshift, maintaining 100% food safety compliance through systematic cleaning and sanitisation procedures
- •Operated industrial dishwashers and manual pot-washing stations, achieving 98% equipment readiness for morning rail departures
- •Managed waste disposal and recyclables from 60 train carts nightly, following COSHH guidelines and site safety procedures
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Pertemps Scotland's Pot Washer nightshift role combines my preference for active work with the satisfaction of maintaining high hygiene standards for Glasgow's rail catering fleet. Your requirement for processing 50-60 service carts per shift and operating industrial dishwashers aligns perfectly with my ability to work efficiently in high-volume environments.
My background in physically demanding roles has prepared me for the 23:00-06:30 shift pattern and the manual tasks involved in cart maintenance and equipment handling. I understand the importance of COSHH compliance and food safety regulations in maintaining the standards your rail catering operation requires.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach cleaning 50-60 service carts efficiently during a 7.5-hour shift?
- ›What safety precautions would you take when operating industrial dishwashers?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations?
- ›Describe your experience with COSHH regulations and chemical safety.
- ›What steps would you take to maintain equipment in a high-volume cleaning environment?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work consistently on night shifts.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to maintain high standards under time pressure.
- ›How do you stay motivated during repetitive, physically demanding work?
- ›Give an example of when you supported team members during a busy period.
- ›Tell me about a time when attention to detail was crucial in your work.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to work consistently on night shifts.
Describe a situation where you had to maintain high standards under time pressure.