Hygiene Technician

TieTalent; Maidstone; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Hygiene Technician to maintain high hygiene standards in their factory. This entry-level position offers an hourly rate starting at £14.00, focusing on cleaning machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and contributing to a hygienic work environment. Ideal for individuals who thrive in hands-on roles and possess a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene or cleaning role within food production preferred.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards, HACCP, and COSHH regulations is essential.
• Ability to dismantle and reassemble machinery safely is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle machinery for deep cleaning and ensure compliance with food safety.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and follow hygiene protocols.
• Keep records and report any equipment issues to the Hygiene Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety or Hygiene certification (Level 2 or above)

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About

As a Hygiene Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the factory, ensuring that machinery and equipment are dismantled, deep-cleaned, and reassembled to meet food safety regulations. Working as part of the evening team, you will focus on the disassembly and maintenance of production machinery, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for food production.

About

As a Hygiene Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene standards of the factory, ensuring that machinery and equipment are dismantled, deep-cleaned, and reassembled to meet food safety regulations. Working as part of the evening team, you will focus on the disassembly and maintenance of production machinery, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for food production.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being on the ground, working with a team, and ensuring everything is clean, safe, and up to standard.

Working hours: 3/4pm 12:30am (8-9 hours shift)

Key Responsibilities

Machinery Cleaning & Maintenance:

Dismantle production machinery and equipment for thorough cleaning, ensuring compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.

Use cleaning chemicals safely and effectively to remove food residues, debris, and potential contaminants.

Reassemble machinery after cleaning, ensuring all components are properly fitted and functioning correctly.

Conduct basic maintenance tasks, including lubrication and minor repairs, to prevent breakdowns.

Factory Hygiene & Compliance

Perform deep cleaning of production areas, floors, drains, and surfaces to maintain a hygienic working environment.

Follow strict hygiene protocols, including adherence to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.

Complete hygiene records and checklists accurately, documenting all cleaning and maintenance activities.

Report any equipment faults, damage, or potential risks to the Hygiene Supervisor or Engineering team.

Health & Safety

Work safely with chemicals and ensure PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn at all times.

Follow all health and safety procedures, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) protocols when working with machinery.

Maintain a clean and organised work area to minimise risks and hazards.

Requirements

Previous experience in a hygiene, sanitation, or cleaning role within a food production or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Knowledge of food hygiene standards, HACCP, and COSHH regulations.

Ability to dismantle and reassemble machinery safely and efficiently.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced, hands-on role.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the fruit or fresh produce industry.

Basic mechanical or engineering skills.

Food Safety or Hygiene certification (Level 2 or above).

What We Offer

Hourly rate: Starting hourly rate is £14.00 (paid per hour, weekly) This will be reviewed after 12 weeks trial period based on performance.

TITL1_UKTJ

• Maidstone, England
  
  

Work experience

• Administrative
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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