Hygiene Operative - Industrial cleaning

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Job summary

A leading food production company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hygiene Operative to ensure a spotless and compliant facility. Responsibilities include performing scheduled industrial cleaning, managing cleaning supplies, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in industrial cleaning, preferably in food production, along with relevant food hygiene certifications. Public transport is unreliable, so candidates must have their own transport.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial cleaning, ideally in a food production environment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Must have own transport as public transport very unreliable.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled industrial cleaning duties.
• Safely handle and prepare cleaning chemicals.
• Conduct swab tests and visual inspections.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective hygiene management

Communication Skills

Education

REHIS food hygiene certificate

Basic HACCP Certificate

COSHH Chemical Safety Certificate

Job description

Industrial Cleaning Position-Hygiene Operative

Shift - Saturdays 6am to 2pm

Are you detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and looking to make an impact in food safety? Join Taylors Snacks as a Hygiene Operative and play a key role in ensuring our facility is spotless and compliant with high hygiene standards!

Key Responsibilities

As a Hygiene Operative, you will:

Perform scheduled industrial cleaning duties, strictly following Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs).
Safely handle and prepare cleaning chemicals.
Operate industrial cleaning equipment such as foamers, power washers, and steamers.
Carry out detailed cleaning on machinery, ensuring a spotless finish.
Conduct swab tests and visual inspections to verify cleaning quality meets required standards.
Regularly monitor and restock cleaning supplies and consumables.
Report obstacles to completing cleaning schedules or achieving expected standards.
Maintain and clean staff facilities, including regular replenishment of dispensers.
Promptly escalate any food safety concerns, such as contamination issues.
Ensure all cleaning equipment and storage areas are clean, tidy, and well-organised.
Regularly empty and clean waste bins throughout the facility.
Accurately document cleaning tasks, inspections, and any hygiene-related incidents.
Respond quickly to hygiene emergencies, including contamination and spill incidents.

About You

You have experience in industrial cleaning, ideally in a food production environment.
Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards.
Able to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to identifying and solving issues.
People management
Effective hygiene management and control
Understanding of Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
Good Hygiene Practices
REHIS food hygiene certificate
Basic HACCP Certificate
Chemical Usage and personal protective equipment (PPE)
COSHH Chemical Safety Certificate
Communication Skills both written and verbal
Must have own transport as public transport very unreliable

If interested in the position, please send your CV to [e-mail]