Food Hygiene Operatives

PrepWorld Ltd; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 33,319,000 - 35,946,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Free on site parking

Staff restaurant

Job summary

PrepWorld Ltd is seeking a Hygiene Operative Nights to join our fruit packing factory in Northfleet. You will maintain high hygiene and food safety standards across production areas, cleaning equipment, and reporting issues promptly.

The role involves 12-hour night shifts (18:00–06:00) on Thursday, Friday and Saturday plus one optional extra night, with full PPE and supportive team culture. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Willing to work 12 hour shifts.
• Able to commute reliably to our site for required hours.
• Good level of English communication skills - speaking, writing, listening.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all scheduled daily cleaning tasks and complete associated paperwork accurately.
• Ensure PPE dispensers are fully stocked.
• Clean production lines and processing equipment to required standards with hygiene testing in mind.
• Comply with Hygiene, Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Check cleaning equipment and PPE are functioning correctly at all times.
• Report incidents, hazards or environmental concerns to your Team Leader promptly.
• Return cleaning materials to Hygiene storeroom in good condition at end of shift.
• Turn off and safely clean machinery following procedures.
• Perform manual handling tasks and work in cold storage environments.
• Maintain high alertness near forklifts and moving machinery.

Skills

Timekeeping

Reliability

English communication

Job description

• Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom

We are a Fruit Packing Factory, and as a Hygiene Operative Nights, you will play an essential role in maintaining the high standards expected at PrepWorld. Working across all production areas, our Hygiene Operatives ensure that all machinery, equipment, and facilities consistently meet strict hygiene and food safety standards.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, ensuring all designated areas remain clean, tidy, and compliant with internal procedures and hygiene regulations. This includes carrying out cleaning tasks to the required specification and reporting any hygiene or safety concerns promptly.

Main Duties

• Carry out all scheduled daily cleaning tasks and ensure associated paperwork is completed accurately.
• Ensure all PPE dispensers are fully stocked.
• Clean production lines and processing equipment to the required standards, verified through hygiene testing and sampling.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures relating to Hygiene, Food Safety, and Health & Safety.
• Check that all cleaning equipment and personal protective equipment are functioning correctly at all times.
• Report any incidents, hazards, or environmental concerns immediately to your Team Leader or Section Leader.
• Ensure all cleaning materials are returned to the Hygiene storeroom in good condition at the end of each shift.
• Report any damage to cleaning or personal protective equipment to your Team Leader and Supervisor.
• Ensure machinery is turned off and cleaned safely and correctly following company procedures.
• Perform manual handling tasks as required and be able to work in cold storage environments on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high level of alertness while working near forklifts and other moving machinery.

Who We Are Looking For

• Willing and able to work 12 hour shifts.
• Comfortable working in wet and cold environments, with full PPE (including fleeces and hats) provided.
• Able to commute reliably to our site for the required working hours.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability, with a strong work ethic.
• Good level of English communication skills - speaking, writing, and listening.

In Return, We Provide:

• Wagestream - track your earnings in real time and instantly access up to 50% of your pay as you earn it, without waiting for payday.
• Free on site parking, including electric vehicle charging points.
• Fully funded staff events, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold meals.
• Brand new facilities designed to support a safe and comfortable working environment.
• A supportive and welcoming team culture.
• Opportunities for career progression within the business.

Shift Pattern

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, with the opportunity to select one additional night, subject to operational requirements. Hours - 18:00pm - 06:00am

Pay

• £12.92 per hour (Level 1)
• £13.29 per hour (Level 2)
• £13.94 per hour (Level 3)

Rates are subject to progression following the completion of our structured training and development programme.

Additional Benefits

• Plus an additional 50p night shift allowance.