Hygiene Operative

Gi Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting a Hygiene Operator for a busy food production site in Scunthorpe (DN15). You will perform deep cleaning to HACCP standards, follow SOPs, and prepare/ dilute cleaning chemicals per COSHH guidance.

The role runs 3pm–11pm, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Friday, using pressure washers and floor scrubbers. Ideal candidates have prior hygiene/cleaning experience in food manufacturing, are physically fit, and can attend shifts reliably.

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene/cleaning roles within food production or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and basic CIP processes.
• Comfortable operating pressure washers and floor scrubbers and following SOPs.
• Able to travel to Scunthorpe (DN15) – own transport preferred.
• Physically fit and able to work on your feet for full shifts; reliable attendance for afternoon/evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver deep cleaning and sanitisation of production areas, equipment and packaging lines to HACCP standards.
• Follow SOPs and CIP procedures; prepare and dilute cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH guidance.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment (pressure washers, floor scrubbers) and manual cleaning tools safely.
• Complete cleaning logs, verification checks (ATP/swab or visual) and escalation deviations to supervisors.
• Strip down and rebuild machinery for changeovers and assist with safe restart checks to minimise downtime.
• Set up exclusion zones and ensure correct PPE is used during cleaning activities.
• Dispose of cleaning waste, maintain drains and gullies, and support pest‑control measures.
• Report and tag out defective guards, hoses or equipment and raise maintenance requests as needed.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Teamwork

SOP adherence

Punctuality

Tools

Pressure washers

Floor scrubbers

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Salary: GBP13.33 - GBP13.33 per hour

Are you an experienced Hygiene Operator looking for your next challenge in food manufacturing? Gi Group is recruiting a Hygiene Operator to join our client’s busy food production site in Scunthorpe (DN15). This is an excellent opportunity for a Hygiene Operator who wants to make a direct impact on operations and product safety within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Rate of Pay for Hygiene Operator: £13.33 per hour Hygiene Operator

Working Hours: 3pm – 11pm, Monday to Friday (early finish on Friday)

Key Responsibilities of a Hygiene Operator:

• Deliver deep cleaning and sanitisation of production areas, equipment and packaging lines to HACCP standards.
• Follow SOPs and CIP procedures; prepare and dilute cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH guidance.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment (pressure washers, floor scrubbers) and manual cleaning tools safely.
• Complete cleaning logs, verification checks (ATP/swab or visual) and escalation deviations to supervisors.
• Strip down and rebuild machinery for changeovers and assist with safe restart checks to minimise downtime.
• Set up exclusion zones and ensure correct PPE is used during cleaning activities.
• Dispose of cleaning waste, maintain drains and gullies, and support pest‑control measures.
• Report and tag out defective guards, hoses or equipment and raise maintenance requests as needed.

Requirements for the Hygiene Operator Role:

• Previous experience in hygiene/cleaning roles within food production or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and basic CIP processes.
• Comfortable operating pressure washers and floor scrubbers and following SOPs.
• Able to travel to Scunthorpe (DN15) – own transport preferred.
• Physically fit and able to work on your feet for full shifts; reliable attendance for afternoon/evening shifts is essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team under shift patterns.