Hygiene Operative

Inspired Pet Nutrition Ltd; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Maternity/paternity pay

Pet food discounts

Retail discounts

Gym discounts

Onsite parking

Canteen

Job summary

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is seeking a Hygiene Operative for our Thirsk site to uphold hygiene standards across CIC'S, SOP'S and company procedures. The role ensures food safety, quality, legality and customer expectations are met.

The position is permanent, site-based, offering 48 hours per week with a 6:00–16:00 shift pattern (Mon-Thu) and 06:00–14:00 on Fridays. Transport is required due to limited public routes to the factory.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hygiene or similar role.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly.
• Understanding of basic food safety.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled cleaning to CIC'S standards.
• Maintain hygiene operations with COSHH, product safety, legality & quality.
• Promote clean-as-you-go and uphold daily standards.
• Wear PPE correctly (hairnet, safety shoes, overalls, gloves, goggles).
• Report pest activity to Line Manager.
• Be proactive about Hygiene requirements and multiskilled ability.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Ensure a safe working environment aligns with policy.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Health and safety basics

Task thoroughness

Food safety basics

Job description

Hygiene Operator

Thirsk | Permanent | Site-based

The Role

We are looking for a Hygiene Operative to join our Manufacturing site in Thirsk, to maintain hygiene standards based on CIC'S, SOP'S and company procedures, ensuring all requirements for foods safety, quality, legality and customer are met.

On Offer:

• £13.31 per hour = £33,221 per annum
• 48 hours per week (Monday to Thursday between 06:00 and 16:00, Friday 06:00 - 14:00)
• Monthly pay last Friday of each month.
• Permanent

Please note there is not public transport routes to our factory, therefore you will need your own transport!

Key Responsibilities of the Hygiene Operative:

• To complete scheduled cleaning requirements to CIC'S standard • To maintain daily, weekly & periodic sign off records ensuring correct and accurate completion
• To complete all hygiene operations in accordance with Health & Safety including COSHH, product safety, legality & quality requirements
• Promote clean as you go and work to these standards daily
• To always wear PPE correctly, hairnet, safety shoes, overalls, chemical resistant gloves, safety glasses and other PPE required
• Understand pest awareness and report any activity to your Line Manager
• To ensure a proactive approach is made towards Hygiene requirements and strive to be multiskilled
• Demonstrate knowledge of all cleaning equipment and materials and maintain to an high standard
• Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the safety, health and environment policy.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications of the Hygiene Operative:

• Previous experience in same or similar role
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly
• Understanding of basic of food safety.

Our Total Reward Benefits include:

• Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay and holiday buy options
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testing
• Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify or breakdown cover)
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and charging
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks and modern facilities.

About us

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.

Our Purpose: To create happiness

We're on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry - one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED's unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail].

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