Hygiene Operative

Stonegate; Lacock; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eggs

Staff transport subsidy

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work

Training

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is seeking a Hygiene Operative to clean facilities and communal areas across the site in Lacock, Wiltshire. The role will support hygiene activities in production areas, including cleaning and sanitising machinery, following GMP, COSHH rules and safety procedures.

You will carry out daily cleaning, maintain high standards, and work with colleagues to ensure a clean, safe environment on site. English communication and adherence to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hygiene or cleaning role.
• Good eye for detail and pride in high standards.
• Methodical, organised and able to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning of facilities, communal areas and designated areas across the site.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Clean and sanitise factory and production areas as required.
• Clean production machinery and equipment following procedures and training.
• Ensure GMP standards are maintained.
• Follow COSHH regulations for safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Follow all company hygiene, cleaning and food safety procedures.
• Use PPE correctly and maintain equipment.
• Follow safe manual handling procedures.
• Report health, hygiene or food safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

English proficiency

Job description

Role: Hygiene Operative

Salary £13.06

Location Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours 06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free range and organic egg producers within the UK.
This role will predominantly focus on facilities cleaning, helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness across our site, including communal and welfare areas. However, you will also be required to support hygiene activities within the factory and production areas when needed, including the cleaning and sanitisation of machinery and equipment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out daily cleaning of facilities, communal areas and other designated areas across the site
• Maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Supporting with the cleaning and sanitisation of factory and production areas when required
• Cleaning production machinery and equipment in line with relevant procedures and training
• Ensuring high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are maintained
• Following COSHH regulations and ensuring the safe handling, storage and use of cleaning chemicals at all times
• Following all company hygiene, cleaning and food safety procedures
• Using the correct PPE for each task and ensuring equipment is maintained in good condition
• Following safe manual handling procedures
• Reporting any health & safety, hygiene or food safety concerns promptly
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the site to maintain a clean and safe working environment

Requirements

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience within a hygiene, cleaning or facilities cleaning role
• Has a good eye for detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Is methodical, organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively
• Is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Can work well under pressure
• Has a good level of spoken and written English
• Is safety conscious and understands the importance of following procedures
• Is willing to support within a food production/factory environment when required
• Can demonstrate our company values: Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team and Diversity

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome