Hygiene & Quality Assurance Technician

Mizkan Europe Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 28,560 - 34,907; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Quarterly Bonus

Free Food Wednesday (the Wednesday be­

Subsidised canteen, serves hot food

Free access and use of the Employee 
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Job summary

Mizkan Europe Ltd. in Middleton is seeking a Hygiene Team Member to help maintain the highest hygiene, food safety and quality standards across the site.

The role is hands-on, covering offices, canteen, corridors, toilets and production areas, including on-site laundry processes to ensure food-grade clothing meets required standards. The position offers rotating shifts (Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00; Week 1 Friday 06:00 – 13:00; Week 2: 13:55 – 22:00; Week 2 Friday 12:55 – 19:35) and a salary of

Qualifications

• Trained or willing to be trained as a multi-skilled operator.
• Good communication and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and Health & Safety requirements.
• Understanding of chemical safety and manual handling.
• A positive, reliable and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hygiene and cleaning activities across site areas, including production environments.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment in line with COSHH guidance and training.
• Operate commercial washers and dryers and manage internal laundry processes.
• Complete hygiene and food safety documentation accurately.
• Follow site Health, Safety & Environmental standards and report hazards or near misses.
• Always support food safety and quality compliance.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively during handovers.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and challenge unsafe or non‑compliant behaviours.

Skills

multi-skilled

communication

numeracy

food safety

health & safety

chemical safety

manual handling

Tools

COSHH training

Job description

Mizkan Europe Ltd. in Middleton is seeking a Hygiene Team Member to help maintain the highest hygiene, food safety and quality standards across the site.

The role is hands-on, covering offices, canteen, corridors, toilets and production areas, including on-site laundry processes to ensure food-grade clothing meets required standards. The position offers rotating shifts (Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00; Week 1 Friday 06:00 – 13:00; Week 2: 13:55 – 22:00; Week 2 Friday 12:55 – 19:35) and a salary of