Hygiene Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme after probation

Employee discount

On site carpark

Career progression

Life assurance

Occupational health

Loyalty scheme

Friend referral

Training opportunities

Job summary

ABP UK is seeking an Evening Hygiene Operative to uphold hygiene standards across the factory environment in Lurgan, Craigavon. Roles include cleaning production areas, following HACCP guidelines, and ensuring food safety. Training will be provided; prior experience in similar settings is preferable.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 16:30/17:00 start to around 00:30/01:00 finish. Competitive salary £13.21 per hour with bonus after probation and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food hygiene environment preferred.
• Food safety level 2 qualification preferable.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for hygiene tasks.
• Deep cleaning after each shift and after processing lamb/beef in production areas.
• Follow HACCP protocols to ensure cleaning meets food safety regulations.
• Clean and disinfect floors, ceilings, and machinery in slaughter and boning areas.
• Wear PPE and handle chemicals safely during hygiene duties.
• Support continuous improvements and adapt to changing processes.
• Follow company procedures to maintain a safe, hygienic workplace.

Skills

Teamwork

Following SOPs

Health & safety

Food hygiene

Proactive attitude

Job description

Location: On site / Annesborough Rd, Lurgan, Craigavon BT67 9JD, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Competitive salary

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. ABP's commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.

We are recruiting an Evening Hygiene Operative to facilitate the provision of excellence standards of hygiene throughout the factory environment both internally and externally to contribute to excellent product quality. The Hygiene Team play a vital role in our business ensuring food safety and maintaining a safe working environment.

Main duties and responsibilities of hygiene operative:

Knowledge and Experience:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for completion of hygiene tasks
• Deep cleaning after each shift or when required, especially after processing lamb / beef in production hall.
• Follow HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) protocols: ensure cleaning practices align with food safety regulations.
• Cleaning surfaces - thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting floors, ceilings, and machinery in the slaughter hall and boning hall areas after production.
• To be health and safety conscious, using the correct PPE to prepare chemicals and carry out your hygiene duties.
• Support the need for change and actively get involved in continually looking for ways to improve performance
• Comply with all company procedures and codes of practice to ensure a safe and hygienic workplace
• To clean, separate and dispose of waste according to company policy
• To carry out general and specific hygiene duties in accordance with the methods and safe systems of work detailed on the cleaning instruction cards at the specified frequency.
• Able to work in a small team or independently; you will follow a cleaning schedule for the production lines, equipment, internal and external areas throughout the premises.

Previous experience in the same or similar environment would be preferable however full training will be provided.

Food safety level 2 qualification (preferable)

Skills:

Enthusiastic and motivated

Ability to work as part of a team

Have the ability to follow instructions

Be able to work alone or as a team member

Have a proactive approach to Food Safety

Have a proactive approach to Health and Safety

Hours of work:

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 16:30 / 17:00 start and approx. 12:30am/1:00am finish.

40 hours per week.

Company Benefits:

Competitive Salary - £13.21 per hour

Bonus scheme after probationary period

Job Security

On Site Occupational Health

Loyalty Scheme

Friend Referral

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount with Local Business

On Site Carpark

Opportunities for Career Progression

Internal & External Training