Night-Shift Hygiene & Machine Minder - Meat Processing

Recruit4talent; Bilston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift 4-on 4-off

28 days holiday

Rewards scheme

Employee discount

Onsite parking

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Referral programme

Job summary

Recruit4talent is seeking a Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder for a night shift role in Bilston. You will be responsible for the technical strip-down of production machinery and deep cleaning of meat processing equipment, while ensuring compliance with food safety and QA standards.

The role requires experience with hand tools and COSHH guidelines, with potential overtime. The position offers a night shift pattern (5:30pm–6:00am, 4-on 4-off) and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience using basic hand tools to remove and refit components.
• Experience as Hygiene Operative or Industrial Cleaner in food manufacturing or meat processing.
• Understanding of COSHH and safe operation of high-pressure jet washers.
• Ability to lift components and work in cold environments for long periods.
• Strong eye for cleanliness and commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely strip down and reassemble machinery to allow deep cleaning.
• Deep clean meat processing equipment and facility, including lines and walls.
• Operate high-pressure jet washes and chemical cleaners per COSHH guidelines.
• Conduct basic mechanical checks and report wear or faults to engineering.
• Maintain strict hygiene QA standards to prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow Lockout-Tagout procedures and wear PPE at all times.

Skills

Hand tools

TIG welding

COSHH knowledge

Food safety

English communication

Job description

Recruit4talent is seeking a Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder for a night shift role in Bilston. You will be responsible for the technical strip-down of production machinery and deep cleaning of meat processing equipment, while ensuring compliance with food safety and QA standards.

The role requires experience with hand tools and COSHH guidelines, with potential overtime. The position offers a night shift pattern (5:30pm–6:00am, 4-on 4-off) and benefits.