Hygiene Operative - Days

Staffline; Great Stukeley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen on site

Free car parking on site

Free hot drinks

PPE provided

Full training provided

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting a Hygiene Operative for a leading food manufacturing site in Huntingdon, UK. The role is full-time with a rotating two-week shift pattern and involves maintaining high food safety standards through cleaning of equipment and production areas.

You will receive full training, PPE, on-site canteen, free parking, and access to good public transport links. The advertised rate is £12.78 per hour, with progression to permanent roles for successful performers.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or production is preferred but not essential.
• Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean production equipment and machinery in line with cleaning schedules and hygiene procedures to maintain high food safety standards.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards across the factory, ensuring all work areas are kept clean, safe, and audit-ready at all times.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are stored, handled, and used correctly while following all health and safety procedures.
• Process waste streams correctly and support environmental initiatives, including waste reduction and recycling activities.
• Assist with production line changeovers and housekeeping duties to minimise downtime and support operational efficiency.
• Support production teams when required and work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and values.

Skills

Stamina

Attention to detail

English reading skills

PPE compliance

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Great opportunity to work as a Hygiene Operative for our client's leading food manufacturing site, which specialises in producing high-quality cooked and prepared food products for major retailers, food-service providers, and customers across the UK.

Staffline is recruiting Hygiene Operatives in Huntingdon.

The rate of pay is £12.78 per hour.

This is a full-time role working a convenient rotating shift pattern. The hours of work are:

• 2 weeks - 6am to 2pm
• Followed by 2 weeks - 2pm to 10pm

Your Time at Work

As a Hygiene Operative your duties include:

• Clean production equipment and machinery in line with cleaning schedules and hygiene procedures to maintain high food safety standards.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards across the factory, ensuring all work areas are kept clean, safe, and audit-ready at all times.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are stored, handled, and used correctly while following all health and safety procedures.
• Process waste streams correctly and support environmental initiatives, including waste reduction and recycling activities.
• Assist with production line changeovers and housekeeping duties to minimise downtime and support operational efficiency.
• Support production teams when required and work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and values.

Our Perfect Worker

What we're looking for:

• Standing and walking for long periods during the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle cleaning equipment and materials.
• Working in a food production environment while wearing PPE.
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks and maintain attention to detail throughout the shift.
• Well organised with the ability to manage cleaning schedules and complete tasks to a high standard.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently and take responsibility for maintaining hygiene standards.
• Team player who can work effectively with colleagues across hygiene, production, and quality departments.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
• Good English reading skills to understand cleaning schedules, safety information, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and health & safety.

Previous cleaning, hygiene, or production experience is preferred but not essential as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

• Earn £12.78 per hour
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Canteen on site
• Free car parking on site
• Free hot drinks
• Good links to public transport
• PPE provided
• Full training provided

Job Ref: V1PEH

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.

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