Hygiene Operative

Premier Foods; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Barnsley is seeking full-time Hygiene Operatives for permanent positions. Responsibilities include cleaning tasks, waste removal, and adhering to health and safety policies. The role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Life assurance

Staff discount shop on site

Free on-site parking

Access to 'The Hamper' discounts at nationwide retailers

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)

Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and Wellbeing Benefits

Other salary sacrifice benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Understanding of Basic Health, Safety, and Environment principles.
• Good level of Maths and English.
• Physical ability to perform all duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow site Health and Safety Policies, including hazard awareness.
• Carry out waste duties, including emptying food and recycling bins.
• Perform scheduled cleaning tasks, including high-level and confined space cleaning.
• Complete cleaning records.

Skills

Understanding of Basic Health, Safety, and Environment principles

Good level of Maths

Good level of English

Physical ability to perform all duties

Job description

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Date: 20 May 2025

Location: Barnsley, GB

Based at: Carlton Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling

Position: Permanent, Full-time (39.5 hours per week)

Job Description

We have full-time, permanent opportunities at our Barnsley site for Hygiene Operatives. You will be responsible for cleaning tasks and waste removal duties, including the use of cleaning chemicals and dispensing them.

Responsibilities

• Follow site Health and Safety Policies, including hazard awareness.
• Carry out waste duties, including emptying food and recycling bins.
• Perform scheduled cleaning tasks, including high-level and confined space cleaning.
• Complete cleaning records.

Candidate Requirements

• Understanding of Basic Health, Safety, and Environment principles.
• Good level of Maths and English.
• Physical ability to perform all duties.

What We Offer

• Salary: £26,082.51 - £32,907.75 per annum
• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free on-site parking
• Access to "The Hamper" discounts at nationwide retailers
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and Wellbeing Benefits
• Other salary sacrifice benefits
• Early finish on Fridays

Shift Pattern

Days/Afters: Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:06, Fridays 06:00-13:06 and Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:06, Fridays 13:00-20:06

Night shift: Sundays 23:00-06:06, Monday-Thursday 22:00-06:06

About Premier Foods

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s largest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 15 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for over a century and are found in 94% of British households.

We believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities and fostering a culture where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of who they are or what they believe. Everyone is welcome here.