Hygiene Operatives

Clawson Dairy Limited; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension Scheme

Company Profit Related Bonus

Life Assurance

Clawson Connect (Rewards and savings)

Plus many others

Job summary

Long Clawson Dairy (Clawson Farms) in Long Clawson, LE14 4PJ, is seeking Hygiene Operatives to maintain cleanliness in production areas after each shift and support a safe working environment.

We offer £15.19 per hour for 36.65 hours per week, Monday to Friday (5:00pm–1:00am). A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable and training can be provided to achieve it. Join a long-standing British cheese producer with strong values.

Qualifications

• A hardworking individual who thrives under pressure and stays focused on delivering excellent results.
• Experienced in food manufacturing (or a similar industry) is a big plus!
• Strong knowledge of allergen awareness, food safety, and Health & Safety practices.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, but we’re happy to support your development.
• Familiarity with HACCP and COSHH is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Hygiene team starts after production stops to clean and prep for the next shift.
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines and keep cleaning schedule records neat, clear, and accurate.
• Work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness across production areas.

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Hygiene Operatives

Long Clawson Dairy (Clawson Farms)

Based: Long Clawson (LE14 4PJ)

Salary: £15.19 per hour + Great Benefits

Hours: 36.65 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 5:00pm to 1:00am

Why Clawson?

We are a truly unique business! Our award-winning cheese is considered a national treasure, and we have over a hundred years of cheesemaking experience. From our dairy farmers’ cooperative through our modern factories and on to our multiple customers from all over the world, our Protected Designation of Origin Stilton is a British heritage brand to be truly proud of.

Our people are experts in their craft – they care passionately about what they do, have great integrity, constantly innovate and stick together.

We are now seeking a number of Hygiene Operatives, to join the Clawson family situated in the picturesque village of Long Clawson, just 6 miles from Melton Mowbray.

What you’ll do

Hygiene is hugely important to us and our customers – our hygiene team start work just as our factory stops so that they can get all our production areas clean and ready for the next shift.

Our values and what you will be doing.

Innovation

• Collaborate with Team Leaders to find innovative ways to improve.

Passion

• Speak up if you notice any issues that could affect product quality, hygiene, production, or the environment—your passion matters!

We Care

• Follow Health & Safety guidelines and keep cleaning schedule records neat, clear, and accurate.

Togetherness

• Work as part of a team

Integrity

• Complete Hygiene Instruction Cards and achieve standards, and follow company policies to safeguard our team, products, and the environment and to ensure the plant and machinery are kept in tip top condition

What are we looking for?

• A hardworking individual who thrives under pressure and stays focused on delivering excellent results.
• Experienced in food manufacturing (or a similar industry) is a big plus!
• Strong knowledge of allergen awareness, food safety, and Health & Safety practices, your expertise helps ensure top standards.
• A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, but we’re happy to support your development if you’re keen to achieve it.
• Familiarity with HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) and/or COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) is a bonus, showing you're ready to contribute to a safe and efficient environment.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Pension Scheme
• Company Profit Related Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Clawson Connect (Rewards and savings portal)
• Plus many others

Does this sound like you?

Excited about the role, but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

We are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across our business.