Hygiene Operative - Backshift

ALBERT BARTLETT; Boston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is recruiting a Hygiene Operative for the Backshift at our Boston, Lincolnshire site. You will carry out hygiene duties across the packhouse, cleaning machinery, production lines, and facilities to maintain high hygiene standards.

The role runs Sunday to Thursday, 18:00–02:15, with a basic rate of £12.79 per hour plus a 50p per hour backshift premium. Applicants should have hygiene or cleaning experience, knowledge of health and safety, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hygiene or cleaning role in a food production environment
• Knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to cleaning operations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict cleaning protocols
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation of production areas, machinery, and equipment to uphold hygiene standards
• Utilize cleaning tools safely and effectively, following company procedures and safety guidelines
• Document cleaning activities and maintain accurate records of hygiene compliance checks
• Identify and report maintenance needs or safety hazards observed during cleaning processes
• Collaborate with production team members to support an efficient and hygienic working environment
• Follow all company policies and legal regulations regarding health, safety, and environmental standards

Skills

Hygiene experience

Teamwork

Health and safety

Cleaning procedures

Food industry experience

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

We are currently recruiting for a Hygiene Operative on our Backshift at our potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

As a Hygiene Operative you will work across the factory packhouse carrying out all hygiene duties from cleaning the site canteen facilities to cleaning down packing machinery, production lines, white walling, etc.

Shift & Hours of work:

Sunday to Thursday - fixed shift, working 18:00hrs to 02:15hrs

Salary:

£12.79 per hour (plus 50p per hour backshift premium)

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation of production areas, machinery, and equipment to uphold hygiene standards
• Utilize cleaning tools safely and effectively, following company procedures and safety guidelines
• Document cleaning activities and maintain accurate records of hygiene compliance checks
• Identify and report maintenance needs or safety hazards observed during cleaning processes
• Collaborate with production team members to support an efficient and hygienic working environment
• Follow all company policies and legal regulations regarding health, safety, and environmental standards

Requirements

• Experience in a hygiene or cleaning role, preferably within the food industry
• Knowledge of health and safety practices relevant to cleaning operations
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to strict cleaning protocols
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, which may involve lifting and standing for prolonged periods
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures and standards

Benefits

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice)
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking