Hygiene Operative

Manpower; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Manpower in Halstead is seeking an experienced Hygiene Operative to join our food production team. The role requires reliability and a background in industrial cleaning, with familiarity with cleaning chemicals and the ability to lift up to 15 kg. Afternoon/evening shifts are Monday to Friday, with no weekend work.

The role offers a friendly, proactive environment with a focus on high standards. Benefits include canteen, pension and on-site/parking options, while transport is supported by

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Hygiene or a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work well in a team with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and scheduled cleaning across office, production, storage and yard areas.
• Manage waste collection, handling, segregation and disposal with appropriate equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of welfare areas such as canteens, toilets and locker rooms.
• Perform high-level, deep-clean or specialised cleaning tasks as required.
• Provide hygiene support to production areas, including chemical preparation and PPE supply.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Cleaning chemicals safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Hygiene Operative to join our team in a food production environment. The ideal candidate will be reliable and hardworking with experience of cleaning in an industrial environment where high standards are essential. You will be familiar with dealing with cleaning chemicals and be able to safely lift heavy objects, in the region of 10-15 kgs.

Shifts

Afternoon/evening shifts, Monday to Friday, with no weekend working.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and scheduled cleaning activities across office, production, storage, and yard areas, ensuring all environments are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Ensure waste is collected, handled, segregated, and disposed of efficiently, including correct use of compactors, balers, and other waste-management equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of welfare areas such as canteens, toilets, locker rooms, and communal spaces.
• Perform high-level, deep-clean, or specialised cleaning tasks as required.
• Provide hygiene support to production areas as required, including preparation and dilution of cleaning chemicals, supplying PPE, and responding to hygiene-related requests during shifts.

Please note: you will need your own transport or be in walking/cycling distance of the site as public transport is limited.

We are looking for a straight-forward shift pattern with NO WEEKEND WORKING, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity as a Hygiene Operative. We offer a friendly, hard-working environment with proactive managers and we operate on a day shift pattern. This role is an additional vacancy to join an existing team due to growth and expansion.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in Hygiene or a similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of safe handling of cleaning chemicals
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all aspects of work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

Experience

• Commercial cleaning: 2 years (required)

Work Location

• Halstead

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking