Hygeine Operative

JDR Recruitment; Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Stable long-term employment

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop within a growth

Competitive shift pattern with regular

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking a Hygiene Operative in Leigh for a permanent role in a busy food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quality and safety across production areas and equipment.

Shifts are 4 on, 4 off with a 6am-6pm pattern. Salary is £28,580 per year. The role offers full training, long-term stability, and a supportive team environment, with opportunities to develop within a growing manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene, industrial cleaning, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Clean production equipment and factory areas.
• Follow hygiene procedures and schedules.
• Support food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Assist with waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe working environment.
• Support smooth shift handovers with production teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Hygiene Operative

Are you looking for a role where quality, cleanliness and safety are at the heart of what you do?

We're recruiting for a Hygiene Operative to join a busy food manufacturing environment in Leigh. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

Location: Leigh

Contract: Permanent

Shifts available: 4 on, 4 off, 6am-6pm

Salary: £28,580

The Role

As a Hygiene Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring production areas and equipment are maintained to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning production equipment and factory areas
• Following hygiene procedures and schedules
• Supporting food safety, quality, and health & safety standards
• Assisting with waste management and recycling initiatives
• Helping maintain operational efficiency through excellent housekeeping practices
• Working closely with production teams to ensure smooth shift handovers
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment

What we're looking for

Previous hygiene, industrial cleaning, or food manufacturing experience preferred

Strong attention to detail

Good understanding of Health & Safety and food safety procedures

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is advantageous

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliable and committed approach to work

Comfortable working permanent nights on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern

Benefits

Permanent opportunity

Full training provided

Stable long-term employment

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing business

Competitive shift pattern with regular days off

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.