Asset Care Technician

PrepWorld; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Free on site parking with electric chg

Staff events

Employee recognition awards + prizes

On site staff restaurant

Supportive team

Career development

Job summary

PrepWorld is seeking Asset Care Technicians for night shifts in Northfleet, UK. You will perform hygiene-focused maintenance including removing and replacing conveyors, ensuring food safety and compliance with HACCP, BRCGS and COSHH standards, and supporting the hygiene team on shift.

The role requires experience in FMCG high care environments, basic mechanical maintenance knowledge, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hygiene experience in FMCG High Care environment.
• Competent to apply safe working and electrical isolation practices (Lock Out Tag Out).
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word data input.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Remove and replace conveyor belts, guards and equipment to support hygiene tasks.
• Carry out scheduled hygiene tasks and sign off records with accurate documentation.
• Act as machine owner on shift for food safety and safety issue reporting.
• Follow site hygiene, allergen and food safety procedures (BRCGS, HACCP, H&S).
• Lead as deputy of Team Leader for the hygiene team when required.
• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment with required standards and sampling checks.
• Maintain PPE and report incidents or equipment issues to supervisors.
• Ensure LOTO procedures are followed and safe use of chemicals and PPE.
• Train and mentor junior hygiene operatives; adhere to SOPs and schedules.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Lock out tag out

MS Excel

MS Word

Problem solving

Communication

Can do attitude

Continuous improvement

Job description

PrepWorld is looking for Asset Care Technicians, on Nights.

Main duties:

• The Asset Care Technician will be responsible for the removal and replacement of conveyor belts, guards and complex equipment to support Hygiene cleaning tasks.
• Carry out scheduled hygiene tasks as per daily and weekly cleaning schedules and sign off cleaning records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Machine owners for hygiene responsible on shift for ensuring machine food safety and/or health and safety issues are reported.
• Follow all site hygiene, allergen, and food safety procedures, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, H&S, and customer standards.
• Act as deputy of Team Leader for the hygiene team as required.
• Perform detailed cleaning and sanitization of all food processing equipment and meet required standards, measured through visual, ATP and environmental sampling.
• Ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is always maintained and functioning correctly.
• Reporting any incidents or environmental concerns to Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager.
• All cleaning materials and tools are placed back in designated area and in good condition at the end of the cleaning.
• Any damage to cleaning equipment or personal protective equipment must be reported to the Hygiene Supervisor.
• Ensure the Log Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure is always taking place.
• Ensure safe use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE) as per COSHH guidelines.
• Ensure safe use of our equipment.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior hygiene operatives.
• Following instructions of Supervisor and Team Leader.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices within the Hygiene Department and site wide as required.
• The role requires alert disposition, working in the vicinity of forklift and moving machinery.
• The role involves manual handling and the ability to withstand working in cold storage conditions on a daily basis.

Who we are looking for:

(Essential):

• Hygiene experience in FMCG High Care environment.
• Suitably trained in basic mechanical maintenance best practices
• Suitably trained and competent to employ safe working and electrical isolation best practices (lock out tag out)
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word data input.
• To have a good level of problem solving.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Can do attitude - See It, Own It, Solve It, Do It.
• Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and workplace hygiene

(Desirable):

• Level 2 or higher in Food Safety or equivalent
• COSHH training certification.
• Manual handling and working at height
• Mechanical awareness or basic maintenance skills are an advantage.
• Mechanical qualifications level- 2
• HACCP Experience and/or formal training
• Food Industry or FMCG experience
• High Care work experience
• Proven experience in food manufacturing or a high-care environment.
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions (CIC), and hygiene schedules.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we provide in return:

• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• Free, on site parking with electric charge points
• Staff events
• Employee recognition awards + prizes
• On site, staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold breakfasts and lunches
• A supportive team
• Career development

Days of work:

We have two shift options - Sunday to Wednesday Nights, or, Wednesday to Saturday Nights. You will be able to select your preference in the application form.

Hours of work:

18:00 - 06:00

Rate of Pay:

£15.07 per hour