Hygiene Operative 4 on 4 off (days)

Routes to Work; Airdrie; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Staff discount and employee benefits

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Routes to Work is seeking a Hygiene Operator to join our Chilled Production team in Airdrie. The role focuses on cleaning production equipment and factory areas to ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

You will work as part of the Hygiene team, performing cleaning of lines, dismantling/reassembling equipment for cleaning, and following schedules and records. COSHH guidelines and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Good understanding of the importance of food safety and hygiene.
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH and food safety procedures.
• Previous cleaning or hygiene experience within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise production lines, machinery, equipment and factory areas to company standards.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment safely to facilitate effective cleaning.
• Follow cleaning schedules, procedures and work instructions.
• Complete all hygiene and cleaning records accurately.
• Adhere to colour coding requirements for cleaning equipment.
• Ensure chemicals are used safely and in accordance with COSHH guidelines.
• Maintain hygiene stores and cleaning equipment in a clean and organised condition.
• Identify and report any equipment defects, damage or potential contamination risks.
• Work safely at all times and comply with Health & Safety procedures.
• Support production teams in maintaining a clean and compliant working environment.
• Participate in hygiene audits and continuous improvement activities as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Physically demanding

Food safety

COSHH knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Cleaning experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Description

Location: Airdrie

Department: Chilled Operations

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Rotational)

Hours: 6:00pm – 6:00am

Contract: Full Time

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Hygiene Operator to join our Chilled Production team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety are maintained throughout the production facility.

Working as part of the Hygiene team, you will be responsible for cleaning production equipment, machinery and factory areas to ensure compliance with food safety, quality and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clean and sanitise production lines, machinery, equipment and factory areas to company standards.

Dismantle and reassemble equipment safely to facilitate effective cleaning.

Follow cleaning schedules, procedures and work instructions.

Complete all hygiene and cleaning records accurately.

Adhere to colour coding requirements for cleaning equipment.

Ensure chemicals are used safely and in accordance with COSHH guidelines.

Maintain hygiene stores and cleaning equipment in a clean and organised condition.

Identify and report any equipment defects, damage or potential contamination risks.

Work safely at all times and comply with Health & Safety procedures.

Support production teams in maintaining a clean and compliant working environment.

Participatein hygiene audits and continuous improvement activities as required.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Good understanding of the importance of food safety and hygiene.

Previous experience working in a food manufacturing or production environment.

Knowledge of COSHH and food safety procedures.

Previous cleaning or hygiene experience within manufacturing.

Why Join Us?

As a Hygiene Operator, you will play a vital part in ensuring our products are produced in a clean, safe and compliant environment while contributing to the success of a growing business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and shift allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff discount and employee benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Career progression opportunities within a growing UK food manufacturer