Hygiene Operatives Nights

PrepWorld; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream

Free on-site parking with EV charging

Fully funded staff events

Staff restaurant subsidised meals

Brand new facilities

Supportive team culture

Career progression

Job summary

PrepWorld is seeking a Hygiene Operative Nights to maintain hygiene and food safety across production areas at our Northfleet site. You will perform cleaning tasks, monitor equipment, and ensure paperwork is completed to standard. You must be able to work 12-hour night shifts and commute reliably.

The role offers on-site parking with EV charging, Wagestream access to earnings, subsidised staff meals, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Good level of English communication skills — speaking, writing, and listening.
• Able to work 12-hour night shifts.
• Must be able to commute reliably to the site.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all scheduled daily cleaning tasks and ensure associated paperwork is completed accurately.
• Clean production lines and processing equipment to the required standards, verified through hygiene testing and sampling.
• Check that all cleaning equipment and PPE are functioning correctly at all times.
• Report any incidents, hazards, or environmental concerns immediately to your Team Leader.
• Ensure machinery is turned off and cleaned safely following company procedures.

Skills

English communication

Reliability

Timekeeping

Punctuality

Job description

We are a Fruit Packing Factory, and as a Hygiene Operative Nights, you will play an essential role in maintaining the high standards expected at PrepWorld. Working across all production areas, our Hygiene Operatives ensure that all machinery, equipment, and facilities consistently meet strict hygiene and food safety standards.

Main Duties

• Carry out all scheduled daily cleaning tasks and ensure associated paperwork is completed accurately.
• Ensure all PPE dispensers are fully stocked.
• Clean production lines and processing equipment to the required standards, verified through hygiene testing and sampling.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures relating to Hygiene, Food Safety, and Health & Safety.
• Check that all cleaning equipment and personal protective equipment are functioning correctly at all times.
• Report any incidents, hazards, or environmental concerns immediately to your Team Leader or Section Leader.
• Ensure all cleaning materials are returned to the Hygiene storeroom in good condition at the end of each shift.
• Report any damage to cleaning or personal protective equipment to your Team Leader and Supervisor.
• Ensure machinery is turned off and cleaned safely and correctly following company procedures.
• Perform manual handling tasks as required and be able to work in cold storage environments on a daily basis.
• Maintain a high level of alertness while working near forklifts and other moving machinery.

Who We Are Looking For

• Willing and able to work 12 hour shifts.
• Comfortable working in wet and cold environments, with full PPE (including fleeces and hats) provided.
• Able to commute reliably to our site for the required working hours.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability, with a strong work ethic.
• Good level of English communication skills — speaking, writing, and listening.

In Return, We Provide:

• Wagestream - track your earnings in real time and instantly access up to 50% of your pay as you earn it, without waiting for payday.
• Free on site parking, including electric vehicle charging points.
• Fully funded staff events, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold meals.
• Brand new facilities designed to support a safe and comfortable working environment.
• A supportive and welcoming team culture.
• Opportunities for career progression within the business.

Shift Pattern

Sunday to Wednesday nights, with the opportunity to select one additional night, subject to operational requirements.

Hours

18:00pm - 06:00am

Pay

£13.42 per hour (Level 1)

£13.79 per hour (Level 2)

£14.44 per hour (Level 3)

Rates are subject to progression following the completion of our structured training and development programme.

Additional Benefits

Plus an additional 50p night shift allowance.