Hygiene & Safety Leader — Food Production

UNAVAILABLE; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia UK is seeking a Night Cleaning Operative to join a leading European food processing company. Reporting to the Night Cleaning Manager and the Food Safety & Quality Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping our facilities clean, safe, and ready for production each day.

This is a hands‑on role in a busy environment where you’ll lead by example, ensuring cleaning schedules are followed and high standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience with health and safety in a food manufacturing setting.
• Experience in cleaning within a production environment is desirable.
• Proficient with MS Office and able to document activities clearly.
• Experience supervising or leading a small team is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication across departments.
• Own transport to reach site.
• IOSH/COSH/First Aid training is advantageous.
• Aligned with the company mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Front line cleaning duties; dedicate substantial time when supervisor is on site.
• Train and develop team members in cleaning protocols.
• Coordinate with Engineering on site issues.
• Assist in reviewing risk assessments and SOPs.
• Promote health and safety awareness and campaigns.
• Ensure production areas are cleaned to required standards to start production.
• Ensure staff work efficiently in line with policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate reports to the Night Cleaning Manager to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Health and safety focus

Food manufacturing cleaning experience

MS Office proficiency

Team supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Own transport to work

IOSH/COSH/First Aid training advantage

Commitment to company values

Job description

Dunbia UK is seeking a Night Cleaning Operative to join a leading European food processing company. Reporting to the Night Cleaning Manager and the Food Safety & Quality Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping our facilities clean, safe, and ready for production each day.

This is a hands‑on role in a busy environment where you’ll lead by example, ensuring cleaning schedules are followed and high standards are maintained.