Hygiene Operative - Night Shift

Prime Appointments; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known food manufacturer just outside Colchester is seeking a Hygiene Operative for the Night Shift at £16.40 per hour. The role involves deep cleaning production areas, following hygiene regulations, and maintaining high standards. Candidates must have their own transport and previous cleaning experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This is a temporary to permanent position with full training provided and genuine career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Career progression

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Own transport essential due to rural location.
• Previous cleaning or hygiene experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deep cleaning of production areas including machinery and floors.
• Follow cleaning schedules to maintain standards.
• Use correct cleaning products following safety standards.
• Work within food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleaning experience

Ability to follow schedules

Job description

Hygiene Operative - Night Shift

Location: Outskirts of Colchester (Own transport required) - Pay Rate: £16.40 per hour - Hours: 6:00pm - 3:00am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern (including some weekends) - Contract: Temporary to Permanent

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well‑known food manufacturer based just outside Colchester for a Hygiene Operative to join their Night Shift team.

This is a crucial role within the manufacturing process, ensuring the highest hygiene standards are consistently met to support safe and efficient food production.

The company offers full training, ongoing development, and genuine career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

Benefits of the Hygiene Operative - Night Shift

• £16.40 per hour with weekly pay
• Holiday pay & pension scheme
• Career progression within a respected food manufacturer
• Full training provided

Key Responsibilities of the Hygiene Operative - Night Shift

• Deep cleaning of production areas including machinery, floors, ceilings, and walls
• Following weekly and monthly cleaning schedules to ensure all areas are maintained
• Cleaning external site areas as required
• Using correct cleaning products for each area in line with safety standards
• Working to legal, company, and food hygiene regulations
• Monitoring cleaning supplies and chemicals

Requirements

• Own transport - essential due to rural location
• Previous cleaning or hygiene experience (ideally within a manufacturing and production setting)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Ability to work to schedules and follow processes

This is a temporary to permanent opportunity with a company that values its people and invests in their future.