Hygiene Operative - PM

Sofina Foods Europe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 13,776,000 - 19,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid breaks

Online Benefits Hub

Life insurance & company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Canteen facilities

On-site parking

Referral programme

Culture of commitment and highStand ar

Team that values high standards

Job summary

Sofina Foods on-site hygiene position in Haverhill requires a team-oriented individual to uphold cleanliness, food safety, and compliance. You will work with Production, Technical, and Engineering to maintain high hygiene standards across the factory.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a similar role, knowledge of hygiene standards, and a basic understanding of food microbiology, coupled with a can-do attitude and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role and environment.
• Knowledge of Hygiene standards.
• Basic understanding of food microbiology.
• Can do attitude and team work oriented.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Quality driven approach.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Understand chemicals used in the hygiene department and their scope of use.
• Comply with COSHH requirements and assessments across departments.
• Maintain cleaning systems, schedules and procedures to high standards.
• Familiarise with department documentation and health and safety procedures.
• Ensure equipment is food and safety compliant upon return.
• Maintain High Risk, Low Risk and Outside areas to high cleanliness levels.
• Refill chemical and consumable dispensers to appropriate levels.
• Complete scheduled hygiene tasks under supervision and document accordingly.

Skills

Hygiene standards

Team work

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Can do attitude

Quality driven

Food safety awareness

Job description

Summary

Great opportunity to join the Hygiene team on site.

The Role

Work within a collaborative team structure, working closely with the Production, Technical, and Engineering departments to ensure the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety are consistently maintained.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Have a full understanding of the chemicals in use within the hygiene department and recognise their scope of use
• Have a full understanding of the COSHH requirements and ensure compliance with the relevant assessments throughout the departments
• Have a full understanding of the cleaning systems, schedules and procedures throughout the factory, combined with a full understanding of the equipment, to ensure high standards are maintained
• Be fully familiar with the documentation needs of the department
• Be fully familiar with the appropriate health and safety procedures
• Have a basic understanding of food microbiology
• Have a good working relationship within the department and between departments to create a team attitude
• Ensure all equipment returned is food and safety compliant
• Ensure CAYGO is fully maintained in all areas at all times
• Ensure that the High Risk, Low Risk and Outside areas are maintained to a high degree of cleanliness
• Refill all chemical and consumable dispensers to appropriate levels
• Carry out scheduled hygiene work under supervision by the Hygiene Team Leader and complete the relevant documentation

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 1 years' experience in a similar role and environment
• Knowledge of Hygiene standards
• Basic understanding of food microbiology
• Can do attitude and team work orientated
• Effective organisational skills
• Quality driven
• Excellent attention to detail

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid breaks
• Access to our Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance & company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Canteen facilities
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• A culture where commitment, teamwork, and high standards are valued and rewarded

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift

Location

Haverhill, Suffolk

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB