Hygiene Operatives

PrepWorld; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream (earnings access)

Free onsite parking with EV charging

Staff events

Staff restaurant

Supportive team

Job summary

PrepWorld in Northfleet, Kent, is looking for a Hygiene Operative on Days to keep production areas pristine and compliant with hygiene standards. You’ll work with a supportive team, carry out sanitation of lines and equipment, manage cleaning supplies, and complete hygiene control sheets daily.

Full training provided; prior hygiene or cleaning experience is preferred but not essential. Progression is based on skills and performance, with a structured shift pattern and benefits such as Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene or cleaning environments preferred but training is provided.
• Ideally 1 year of cleaning/sanitation experience in food production or factory.
• Basic understanding of hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and use cleaning chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitation of production lines, machinery and equipment.
• Maintain hygiene standards and complete daily hygiene control sheets.
• Ensure PPE dispensers are stocked and tools are functioning.
• Report hazards or incidents to the Team Leader.
• Adhere to hygiene, food safety and safety regulations.
• Work in cold storage environments and support safe manual handling.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

• Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom

Join us as a Hygiene Operative onDays and help maintain the high standards that make PrepWorld – Northfleet a great place to work. You’ll be central to keeping our production areas spotless — ensuring every machine and workspace meets rigorous hygiene requirements. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll take pride in keeping our environment clean, safe, and ready for action every day.

Main Duties

• Ensure PPE dispensers are fully stocked and all hygiene equipment are available for use.
• Carry out thorough cleaning and sanitation of production lines, machinery, belts, and processing equipment to the required standards.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and responsibly, ensuring correct usage to prevent any health risks to yourself or colleagues.
• Maintain high-quality cleaning standards in line with customer specifications and company expectations.
• Complete daily hygiene control sheets accurately and ensure any corrective actions are taken within agreed timescales.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and hygiene, food safety, and health & safety regulations.
• Use water efficiently and ensure chemicals are applied at the correct concentration at all times.
• Ensure all cleaning tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment are functioning properly; report any damage immediately.
• Report incidents, hazards, or environmental concerns to the Team Leader or Section Leader.
• Carry out tasks involving manual handling and work safely in cold storage environments on a daily basis

Specific Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in hygiene, cleaning, or sanitation environments is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Ideally, 1 year of experience in cleaning and sanitation within a food production or factory environment (preferred, not required).
• Basic understanding of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards is beneficial.
• Ability to follow procedures, use cleaning chemicals safely, and maintain high cleaning standards

What we provide in return

• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• Free onsite parking with electric charge points
• Staff events
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
• A supportive team

Salary

• Level 1: £12.92 per hour
• Level 2: £13.29 per hour
• Level 3: £13.94per hour

Progression through levels is based on skills, performance, and experience.

Working Shifts

• 12 hour day shifts, including breaks
• Shift time: 06:00 – 18:00
• Working pattern options: Sunday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Saturday