Hygiene Operative - Fmcg

Jdr Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Jdr Recruitment is seeking a Hygiene Operative for a leading food manufacturing site in Greater Manchester. The role covers hygiene, GMP, and housekeeping, with shifts Friday to Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm and Monday 6:00am-2:00pm.

You will work with Hygiene and Manufacturing teams to uphold food safety standards. The successful candidate will have experience in food manufacturing hygiene, a solid understanding of GMP, and a proactive approach to health, safety, and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing hygiene, GMP and housekeeping.
• Understanding of hygiene standards and food safety.
• Knowledge of GMP and following procedures.
• Health and safety commitment.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and complete paperwork.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness across the site.
• Follow GMP and food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Production and Hygiene teams.
• Manage waste areas and disposal correctly.
• Identify and report issues to Hygiene Technician.
• Handle Cleaning chemicals safely.
• Dismantle, clean and reassemble equipment.
• Accurately complete hygiene records and paperwork.
• Operate equipment safely per procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve hygiene and efficiency.

Skills

Food hygiene

GMP knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Hygiene Operative - Days

Our Client is a Leading Food Manufacturer

Working Pattern: Friday to Sunday, 6:00am-6:00pm, and Monday, 6:00am-2:00pm

We are looking for a reliable and proactive Hygiene Operative to join our team at a leading food manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in food manufacturing hygiene, housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Working closely with the Hygiene and Manufacturing teams, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene across the site. You will help ensure that all hygiene procedures are followed, equipment and production areas are maintained to the required standards, and health and safety requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the site.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety procedures and health and safety guidelines.

• Work closely with the Production and Hygiene teams to maintain hygienic manufacturing environments.

• Manage waste areas and ensure waste is segregated and disposed of using the correct waste streams.

• Identify and report hygiene, safety or operational issues to the Hygiene Technician.

• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with site procedures.

• Assist with the dismantling, cleaning and reassembly of manufacturing equipment.

• Accurately complete hygiene records, paperwork and other required documentation.

• Operate equipment safely and competently, following all relevant procedures.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the site's continuous improvement programme.

• Identify opportunities to improve hygiene standards, working practices and operational efficiency.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, GMP and housekeeping within a food production environment.

• An understanding of hygiene standards and their importance in maintaining food safety and product quality.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the ability to follow established procedures consistently.

• A strong commitment to health and safety and food safety standards.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• The ability to operate machinery safely and complete paperwork accurately.

• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.