Hygiene Operative

Flamingo Group; Sandy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunities for personal development

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Flamingo Flowers seeks a Hygiene Operative in Sandy, UK to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the facility. Key responsibilities include cleaning production and welfare areas, responding to spillages, and supporting hygiene audits. Attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Join a supportive team, receive full training, and play a vital role in ensuring a safe, compliant working environment. Opportunities for personal development and progression are available.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Previous cleaning experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across production, welfare, and external areas.
• Respond to spillages and maintain safety.
• Support hygiene audits and complete cleaning schedules.

Skills

Good level of English

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Job description

Hygiene Operative
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Company: Flamingo Flowers
Reporting to: Departmental Supervisor

About the Role

Flamingo Flowers is seeking a reliable and hardworking Hygiene Operative to join our team in Sandy. This role is vital in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and housekeeping across our site, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment for all employees.

You will be responsible for cleaning production and welfare areas, responding to spillages, supporting hygiene audits, and ensuring hygiene standards are consistently maintained both inside and outside the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across production, welfare, and external site areas.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in welfare facilities, including canteens, toilets, and smoking shelters.
• Respond promptly to spillages and ensure areas are made safe and cleaned efficiently.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, where required.
• Remove waste correctly and ensure recycling procedures are followed.
• Assist with maintaining hygiene standards around production lines and machinery.
• Support site hygiene audits and ensure cleaning schedules are completed on time.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH procedures.
• Assist with stock checks, ordering cleaning supplies, and receiving deliveries.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and PPE requirements.
• Promote and support the company's "Clean as You Go" culture.

What We're Looking For

• Good level of English, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Previous cleaning, hygiene, facilities, housekeeping, or industrial cleaning experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Why Join Flamingo Flowers?

• Be part of one of the UK's leading floral suppliers.
• Work in a friendly and supportive team environment.
• Receive full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunities for personal development and progression.
• Play an important role in maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace.

If you take pride in maintaining high standards and enjoy working in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.