Hygiene Operative (Nights), Hygiene Operative (Nights)

Pilgrim's Europe; Redruth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Weekly pay

Canteen

Staff sales

Refer a Friend Scheme

Stars Awards

Staff events

Discounts

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe in Redruth is seeking a Night Hygiene Operator to keep production and packing areas clean, safe and compliant with food hygiene standards. You will clean equipment, wash floors and support safety procedures.

The role offers a 22:00–06:00 Monday to Friday shift pattern, weekly pay, on-site parking, and opportunities to develop within a leading food manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Good general health and fitness.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Basic Health & Safety awareness.
• Previous factory or industrial cleaning experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clean production and packing areas to required hygiene standards.
• Strip down, clean and reassemble machinery and equipment.
• Operate high-pressure water guns and cleaning systems.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and at correct concentrations.
• Wash floors, corridors, sinks, hand dryers and general factory areas.
• Empty waste containers and operate skip compactors.
• Transport and wash stillages, dolavs and racks.
• Refill soap and towel dispensers.
• Dispose of waste correctly and maintain tidy work areas.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Work as part of a team and support production handovers.

Skills

Health & safety

Team player

Hands-on

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Cleaning experience

Job description

Join our Hygiene Team as a Night Hygiene Operator at Pilgrim’s Europe in Redruth. This role plays a vital part in keeping our production and packing areas clean, safe, and compliant with food safety and hygiene standards. You will be responsible for cleaning production equipment and factory areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety, and quality are maintained at all times.

Earn Big:

Competitive hourly rate, with the potential to earn over £600 per week!

Balanced Schedule

We have a shift pattern of 22.00 pm - 6.00 am Monday to Friday, offering regular rest days and a predictable rota

Key Responsibilities

• Clean production and packing areas to required hygiene standards
• Strip down, clean and reassemble machinery and equipment
• Operate high-pressure water guns and cleaning systems
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and at correct concentrations
• Wash floors, corridors, sinks, hand dryers and general factory areas
• Empty waste containers and operate skip compactors
• Transport and wash stillages, dolavs and racks
• Refill soap and towel dispensers
• Dispose of waste correctly and maintain tidy work areas
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH procedures
• Work as part of a team and support production handovers

Skills & Experience

• Good general health and fitness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical, hands-on approach to work
• Basic Health & Safety awareness
• Previous factory or industrial cleaning experience (advantage but not essential)
• Willingness to learn and be trained

What Benefits We Offer

• Free on-site parking
• Weekly pay
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to occasional staff sales, offering discounted company products
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Stars Awards
• Staff BBQs, free food days, competitions and team social events
• Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
• Attendance Rewards
• Life assurance policy
• Long service award

Plus many more benefits as this is not exhaustive list.

Joining Pilgrim’s Europe means becoming part of a leading food manufacturing business where people, safety and quality come first. You’ll receive full training to support you in the role, along with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. You’ll also be working in a supportive team environment that values collaboration, high standards, and doing things the right way.