Hygiene Operative

Just Temps; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in the UK is looking for a Hygiene Operative for night shifts from Thursday to Monday. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, adhering to hygiene standards, and completing documentation. Candidates should have experience in hygiene or cleaning roles and possess good attention to detail. The position offers £16.03 per hour along with holiday pay, gym membership, and mobile phone savings. It's a full-time temporary role with a duration of 3 months.

Benefits

Holiday paid on each hour worked

Gym membership

Mobile phone savings

Qualifications

• Experience in a hygiene, cleaning, or operations role.
• Awareness of Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and deep-cleaning tasks in production, warehouse, or facility areas.
• Clean and sanitise equipment, machinery, floors, walls, and work surfaces.
• Follow cleaning schedules, methods, and chemical usage instructions.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Complete hygiene records, checklists, and documentation accurately.
• Identify and report hygiene risks, damage, or maintenance issues.
• Support audits and inspections (e.g. BRC, HACCP, ISO, EHO visits).
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, PPE, and COSHH requirements.
• Work effectively as part of the hygiene and operations team.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards at all times.

Skills

Good attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures and instructions

Understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards

Physically able to carry out manual cleaning tasks

Good time management and reliability

Basic literacy and numeracy for record keeping

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Date posted: 6 January 2026

Pay: £16.00-£16.03 per hour

Just Temps are supporting our Client on the edge of Haverhill, they are looking to recruit a Hygiene Operative for their Night Shift, working Thursday to Monday Nights.

Job Role

To maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site, ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company hygiene standards.

Working Times and Days

Hours: 9:30pm – 6am

Days: Thursday to Monday NIGHTS

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily and deep-cleaning tasks in production, warehouse, or facility areas
• Clean and sanitise equipment, machinery, floors, walls, and work surfaces
• Follow cleaning schedules, methods, and chemical usage instructions
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Complete hygiene records, checklists, and documentation accurately
• Identify and report hygiene risks, damage, or maintenance issues
• Support audits and inspections (e.g. BRC, HACCP, ISO, EHO visits)
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, PPE, and COSHH requirements
• Work effectively as part of the hygiene and operations team
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards at all times

Skills & Competencies

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions
• Understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Physically able to carry out manual cleaning tasks
• Good time management and reliability
• Basic literacy and numeracy for record keeping
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in a hygiene, cleaning, or operations role
• Awareness of Health & Safety procedures

Desirable:

• Experience in food manufacturing, healthcare, or industrial environment

Benefits

£16.03 per hour. holiday paid on each hour worked, gym membership, mobile phone savings.

Job Types

Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Contract Length

3 months

Work Location

In person

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Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary staff.