Hygiene Operator

Agri-Web Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Agri is hiring a Hygiene Operator in the UK to maintain high hygiene standards in the mill. The role involves cleaning with industrial vacuums and antibacterial sprayers, performing degreasing and painting, and learning other on-site duties.

Flexibility to cover trained roles at short notice is essential, with a Monday–Friday shift pattern. The position offers practical training and a path to broader responsibilities within AB Agri, part of Associated British Foods, emphasising safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene or cleaning roles is beneficial.
• Willingness to be flexible and cover multiple tasks on short notice.
• Ability to follow hygiene standards and improvement plans.
• Eagerness to learn other on-site roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene levels to high standards in the mill.
• Follow site hygiene improvement action plan and be benchmarked.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners, antibacterial sprayers and cleaning gear.
• Perform degreasing and painting as part of hygiene duties.
• Be prepared to learn other on-site roles and cover trained positions.

Skills

Flexibility

Cleaning experience

Willingness to learn

Team player

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners

Antibacterial sprayers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Job Title: Hygiene Operator

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £37317.09

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 15:30

The role of the Hygiene Operator is to ensure that hygiene levelsin the mill are maintained to the highest possible standards.

The areas this individual is responsible for must comply with thecriteria set out by internal and external feed safety standards.

In a drive for continuous improvement the successful individual will berequired to follow a site hygiene improvement action plan in which their performance will be benchmarked and measuredagainst.

The role will involve the use of industrial vacuum cleaners, antibacterial sprayers and other cleaning equipment.

In addition to this to improve hygiene standards they will also be required toperform other hygiene duties such as degreasing equipmentand painting.

As part of the role the successful individual will learn other jobroles on site.

The individual must be of a very flexible nature andbe willing to be called upon at short notice to cover any jobthat they are trained to do in order to meet the needs of the site and business.

Where growth meets purpose

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all.With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.

About The Company

Rewarding your passion

When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it.From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits – these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.

About us

We’re AB Agri part of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry.