Hygiene Skilled Operative

Sofina Foods Europe; Annan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

On-site canteen

Parking

Life insurance

Company pension

Employee referral scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Sofina Foods in Annan, UK is seeking an experienced hygiene operative to join the hygiene team and maintain exceptional cleaning standards. The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and a focused approach to ensure factory cleanliness after production, following hygiene protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks, with weekend work on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food production environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of chemicals and their properties.
• Basic mechanical skills for fault finding.
• Experience of working to company procedures and work instructions.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to complete production monitoring documentation.
• Effective time management and the ability to work independently in assigned areas.
• Attention to detail is critical, as factory startup depends on maintaining high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the hygiene of the factory after the days production is completed as per hygiene specifications.
• Ensure all equipment is in good condition before start of shift.
• Report any non-conformances to responsible person on site as soon as possible.
• To follow good manufacturing practices at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Literacy and numeracy

Chemical knowledge

Basic mechanical skills

Food production experience

Job description

Summary

We are looking for an experienced hygiene operative to Join our hygiene team to maintaining exceptional cleaning standards.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced hygiene operative to Join our hygiene team to maintaining exceptional cleaning standards. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, teamwork skills, and a focused approach. This vital role involves ensuring factory cleanliness post-production by following hygiene protocols and adhering to safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Responsibilities include completing daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks, with weekend work required on a rota basis.

Summary

We are looking for an experienced hygiene operative to Join our hygiene team to maintaining exceptional cleaning standards.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced hygiene operative to Join our hygiene team to maintaining exceptional cleaning standards. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, teamwork skills, and a focused approach. This vital role involves ensuring factory cleanliness post-production by following hygiene protocols and adhering to safety, hygiene, and quality standards. Responsibilities include completing daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning tasks, with weekend work required on a rota basis.

Shift Details: Monday to Thursday 21.30-05.30 & Fridays 19.30-02.30

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

Your Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the hygiene of the factory after the days production is completed as per hygiene specifications.
• Ensure all equipment is in good condition before start of shift.
• Report any non-conformances to responsible person on site as soon as possible.
• To follow good manufacturing practices at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a food production environment is advantageous.
• Understanding of chemicals and their properties
• Basic mechanical skills for fault finding.
• Experience of working to company procedures and work instructions.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to complete production monitoring documentation.
• Effective time management and the ability to work independently in assigned areas.
• Attention to detail is critical, as factory startup depends on maintaining high hygiene standards.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Online Benefits Hub
• On-site canteen and parking
• Life insurance and company pension
• Employee referral scheme
• Health & wellbeing support

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Night Shift

Location

Annan, Dumfries and Galloway

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB