Hygiene Operative - FMCG

JDR Recruitment; Leigh; 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 Leigh. You will maintain hygiene standards, follow GMP and safety guidelines, and work with Production and Hygiene teams to keep manufacturing areas clean and compliant.

The role covers Friday to Sunday, 6:00am-6:00pm and Monday 6:00am-2:00pm, with responsibilities including waste management, equipment cleaning, and accurate records. A proactive, flexible candidate with GMP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, GMP and housekeeping.
• Understanding of hygiene standards and their importance for food safety and product quality.
• Knowledge of GMP and 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the site.
• Follow GMP, food safety procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Work closely with Production and Hygiene teams to maintain hygienic manufacturing environments.
• Manage waste areas and ensure waste is segregated and disposed of using 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 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.

Skills

Food manufacturing

GMP

Housekeeping

Health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Machinery operation

Documentation

Flexibility

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.