Hygiene Operative, Lichfield, Staffordshire

Agrialfreshproduce; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance: 3x basic salary

Employee Assistance Programme & BUPA

Annual leave 28 days

Learning and Development

Salary finance & discounts

Staff transport subsidy

Job summary

Florette is inviting applications for a Hygiene Operative based in Lichfield (WS13 8NF). The role involves cleaning specified factory areas per instruction cards and schedules, using water and chemicals efficiently, and protecting equipment. You will wear the correct PPE and undertake refresher training as required.

The position offers an hourly rate of £15.00 with benefits and inclusion in the annual bonus scheme, aligned with a market-leading employer.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clean specified areas of the factory according to cleaning instruction cards and training.
• Clean according to the cleaning schedule.
• Ensure efficient use of water and chemicals.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn.
• Attend refresher training (Chemical Awareness, Health and Safety, Food Safety, Manual Handling).
• Participate in Health and Safety initiatives and follow company policies.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hygiene Operative to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF.

This purpose of this role is to clean the factory according to the cleaning instruction cards and to ensure tasks delegated by Hygiene Team Leader/Manager are completed to the required standard, and on time.

Working hours: 5 days out of 7 days

Main Responsibilities

• To clean specific areas of the factory in accordance with the cleaning instruction cards and training.
• To clean specific areas of the factory in accordance with cleaning schedule.
• Ensure efficient use of water.
• Ensure all sensitive equipment is covered to avoid damage to lines/equipment.
• Ensure efficient and safe use of cleaning chemicals i.e. dosage.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn.
• Undertake appropriate refresher training as and when required – Chemical Awareness, Health and Safety, Food Safety, Manual Handling.
• Participate in all Health and Safety initiatives including Safety starts with me.
• Ensure full compliance with company Health and Safety, Food safety and Quality policies.

SkillsandExperience Required

• No previous experience necessary

What You Will GetInReturn

An hourly salary of £15.00, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
• Annual leave entitlement: 28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
• Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and subsidised staff transport service from Burton on Trent.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial.

The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount!

Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Agrial Fresh Producer reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

VISA Sponsorship

VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Equal Opportunities

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.

Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.