Hygiene Operative, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers; Lacock; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eggs weekly

On-site parking

Staff transport subsidy

Training and development

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is seeking a Hygiene Operative to join our Lacock production team. You will clean and sanitise production machinery and areas, maintain GMP standards, and ensure COSHH compliance is followed in a busy, high-care food environment.

We expect you to have warehousing experience and a strong eye for detail, with good spoken and written English. Role involves early shifts, 4 on/4 off, with regular weekly pay and onsite facilities.

Qualifications

• Has previous warehousing experience – essential.
• Experience in a hygiene/cleaning role – advantageous.
• Experience in a high-care food environment – advantageous.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily cleaning and sanitisation of production machinery, equipment and factory areas.
• Ensuring cleaning is thorough and to required standards.
• Maintaining GMP standards in all tasks.
• Following COSHH requirements and handling chemicals safely.
• Adhering to hygiene rules, procedures and standards.
• Working methodically to clean all areas and equipment effectively.
• Collaborating with colleagues to maintain a clean, safe production environment.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Hygiene/cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

Role: Hygiene Operative

Salary: £13.06

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: 06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free-range and organic egg producers within the UK.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Hygiene Operative to join our team. This is an important role within our operation, helping to ensure that our production areas and machinery are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised and that the required hygiene and food safety standards are maintained.

As a Hygiene Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out daily cleaning and sanitisation of production machinery, equipment and factory areas.
• Ensuring cleaning is completed thoroughly and to the required standards.
• Maintaining high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Following COSHH requirements and ensuring chemicals are handled and used safely at all times.
• Adhering to company hygiene rules, procedures and standards.
• Working methodically to ensure all required areas and equipment are cleaned effectively.
• Working closely with colleagues as part of the wider team to maintain a clean, safe and efficient production environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous warehousing experience – essential.
• Has previous experience within a hygiene or cleaning role – highly advantageous, but not essential.
• Has experience working within a high-care food environment – advantageous, but not essential.
• Has a strong eye for detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Is methodical and well organised in their approach to work.
• Has a good level of spoken and written English.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can remain organised and effective when working under pressure.
• Is reliable and able to follow processes and procedures carefully.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome