Hygiene Operatives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Free onsite parking with electric car/

Job summary

PrepWorld Northfleet is seeking a Hygiene Operative on days to maintain clean production areas and ensure hygiene standards across machines and workspaces.

You'll join a supportive team, receive training, and work 12-hour day shifts from 06:00 to 18:00, with progression through three levels and hourly rates from £12.41 to £13.39.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hygiene, cleaning, or sanitation is preferred but training will be provided.
• Ideally 1 year of cleaning and sanitation experience in a factory environment.
• Basic understanding of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards is beneficial.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain high cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough cleaning and sanitation of production lines and machinery.
• Ensure PPE dispensers are stocked and hygiene equipment available.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and apply them at correct concentrations.
• Maintain high quality cleaning standards in line with specifications.
• Complete daily hygiene control sheets and take corrective actions as needed.
• Report hazards or incidents to Team Leader and work safely in cold storage.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitation

Health & safety

Following procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

PPE

Job description

Join us as a Hygiene Operative on Days 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 is 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
• Career development

Salary

Level 1: £12.41 per hour

Level 2: £12.77 per hour

Level 3: £13.39 per 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