Hygiene Operative - PM

Sofina Foods Europe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Online benefits hub

Life insurance

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Canteen facilities

Onsite parking

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Hygiene Operative to help maintain clean, safe and compliant production environments. You will work with Production, Technical and Engineering teams to uphold high hygiene standards across the site.

This role offers a chance to grow specialist knowledge in food manufacturing while contributing to product safety and quality through daily tasks and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experienced within a hygiene, food manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Knowledgeable about hygiene standards and food safety requirements.
• Comfortable working within established procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Collaborative team member who works across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the chemicals used within the hygiene department and their correct application.
• Follow COSHH requirements and ensure compliance with relevant assessments.
• Maintain high cleaning standards through effective use of cleaning systems, schedules and procedures.
• Develop a strong understanding of factory equipment to ensure cleaning requirements are met.
• Complete hygiene and compliance documentation accurately.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Apply a basic understanding of food microbiology within daily activities.
• Build positive working relationships across departments.
• Ensure equipment is returned in a food-safe and operationally compliant condition.
• Maintain clean-as-you-go standards across all work areas.
• Support the cleanliness of High Risk, Low Risk and external areas.
• Replenish chemicals and consumables to required levels.
• Complete scheduled hygiene tasks and associated documentation.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Food manufacturing

Compliance knowledge

Team collaboration

Organised

Detail oriented

Safety minded

Food microbiology

Job description

Help maintain exceptional food safety standards in a role that makes a daily impact.

Role Overview

As a Hygiene Operative, you'll play an important role in ensuring our production environment remains clean, safe and fully compliant. Working closely with Production, Technical and Engineering teams, you'll help maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness that support product quality and food safety across the site.

This is a great opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within food manufacturing while becoming part of a collaborative team focused on high standards and continuous improvement.

Key Duties

• Develop a thorough understanding of the chemicals used within the hygiene department and their correct application


• Follow COSHH requirements and ensure compliance with relevant assessments


• Maintain high cleaning standards through effective use of cleaning systems, schedules and procedures


• Develop a strong understanding of factory equipment to ensure cleaning requirements are met


• Complete hygiene and compliance documentation accurately


• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures


• Apply a basic understanding of food microbiology within daily activities


• Build positive working relationships across departments


• Ensure equipment is returned in a food-safe and operationally compliant condition


• Maintain clean-as-you-go standards across all work areas


• Support the cleanliness of High Risk, Low Risk and external areas


• Replenish chemicals and consumables to required levels


• Complete scheduled hygiene tasks and associated documentation

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced within a hygiene, food manufacturing or similar production environment


• Knowledgeable about hygiene standards and food safety requirements


• Comfortable working within established procedures and compliance frameworks


• A collaborative team member who enjoys working with colleagues across departments


• Well organised with the ability to manage tasks effectively


• Committed to delivering high-quality standards consistently


• Detail-focused with a thorough approach to your work


• Motivated to maintain a safe and efficient production environment


• Desirable experience:


• At least one year's experience in a similar hygiene role


• A basic understanding of food microbiology

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a team that values commitment, collaboration and high standards. This role offers the opportunity to build valuable experience within food manufacturing while contributing directly to product safety and quality. Benefits include paid breaks, an online benefits hub, life insurance, company pension, wellbeing support, canteen facilities, onsite parking and an employee referral programme.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

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