Hygiene Operative – Manufacturing Environment

Primary Objective:
To maintain a high standard of cleanliness across mill equipment and facilities, ensuring hygiene and safety protocols are strictly adhered to.

Salary: £26,667 + Shift Allowance

Mon- Fri 6am-2pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring no risk to personal or team safety during hygiene tasks.

• Safely isolate and lock off machinery before beginning cleaning procedures.

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with cleaning schedules, standard operating procedures, and verbal instructions.

• Follow both written and verbal instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Promptly identify and report any safety hazards, equipment faults, or hygiene risks—particularly those involving food safety, pest control, or environmental dust.

• Report signs of pest activity, structural proofing issues, or any signs of foreign body or cross-contamination risks.

• Dismantle, clean, and reassemble equipment as per procedure or instruction, ensuring all components are handled carefully and stored correctly.

• Ensure all cleaning is completed to the required standard within set timeframes; work may be subject to quality inspections.

• Maintain respect for other working areas and adhere to good housekeeping practices.

• Handle approved chemicals safely, ensuring proper PPE is used and any potential exposure risks are minimized.

• Use, clean, and store cleaning equipment, utensils, and documentation responsibly and return them to designated storage points after use.

• Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding any health & safety concerns or operational issues.

• Perform additional hygiene or operational duties as required by the business.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a food production or processing environment.

• Level 2 Food Safety / HACCP certification.

• COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) trained.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.

• High attention to detail and cleanliness standards.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.

• Organised and proactive approach to work.

• Strong understanding of chemical safety and warning symbols.