Hygiene Operative (Night Shift)

Proactive Global; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a Hygiene Operative for their client in Aylesbury. You will perform deep cleaning of semi-automated lines, assemble/disassemble chassis, and ensure GMP compliance by following SOPs and validating cleaning effectiveness through swabbing and logs.

Role requires COSHH awareness, attention to detail, and accurate documentation in English. You will collaborate across teams to schedule cleans without disrupting production and manage waste per guidelines.

Qualifications

• Prior GMP/Cleanroom experience in pharma, food, or cosmetics.
• Ability to follow SOPs exactly; non-compliance if steps are missed.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of disinfectants.
• Attention to detail and pride in accuracy on logs and forms.
• Written English essential for Cleaning Logs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deep clean production lines, conveyors, and components to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assemble and disassemble filling chassis as required.
• Ensure GMP compliance and verify cleaning effectiveness via logs.
• Maintain real-time logs for cleaning schedules and equipment status.
• Handle, dilute and store industrial cleaning agents safely per COSHH.
• Process general and hazardous waste per environmental guidelines.
• Coordinate deep cleans with cross-functional teams to avoid production delays.

Skills

GMP Compliance

COSHH Awareness

Attention to Detail

Documentation

Written English

Tools

Automated cleaning equipment

Job description

Position: Hygiene Operative

Location: Aylesbury

Proactive are currently working with a client who are a market leader in their field based in Aylesbury.

The client are currently in need of a Hygiene Operative. The need is due to rapid company growth, the successful candidate will be joining a thriving business and be helping maintain the site's function through this exciting influx of work.

Your daily duties will include:

• Deep Cleaning: Semi-automated production lines, conveyor systems, and auxiliary components to 100% prevent cross-contamination.
• Assembly and disassembly of filling chassis.
• GMP Compliance: Follow strict SOPs and verify cleaning effectiveness through bacterial/particle swabbing.
• Documentation: Maintain precise, real-time logs for all cleaning schedules and equipment status.
• Chemical Safety: Safely dilute, handle, and store industrial cleaning agents in line with COSHH.
• Waste Management: Efficiently process general and hazardous production waste per environmental guidelines.
• Cross-Team Collab: Coordinate with cross functional teams to schedule deep cleans without slowing down production.

Experience:

• Previous GMP/Cleanroom Experience: Prior experience in pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, cosmetic production.
• Following Procedures: The ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) exactly. In a GMP environment, if a step is missed, the area is not compliant.
• COSHH Awareness: Knowledge of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. You must understand how to handle, dilute, and dispose of industrial-grade disinfectants safely.
• Attention to Detail: Take pride in getting the smallest details right the first time.
• Literacy & Documentation: Written English is vital for accurately completing Cleaning Logs and Forms.

Desirable Experience:

• Machine disassembly: Proven experience of disassembling production line components safely and correctly according to written procedures.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify potential cross-contamination risks (e.g., a damaged floor seal) and elevate it to maintenance.
• Specialised Equipment Training: Experience using automated or semi-automated cleaning equipment.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy