Operational Hygiene Operative L2

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Droitwich Spa; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Life Assurance

23 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Career development

Collaborative working environment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Müller in Droitwich Spa is seeking an Operational Hygiene Operative for the night shift to uphold our high hygiene standards across the site, ensuring cleaning of production areas, equipment and CIP processes.

You will work as part of the Hygiene team to support 5S initiatives, inspections, chemical replenishment and reporting defects, contributing to safe, high-quality production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, hygiene, cleaning or production environments.
• Strong focus on health, safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop and identify improvements.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning equipment and machinery safely within a food production environment.
• Carry out Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) processes to maintain hygiene across lines.
• Ensure cleaning activities meet site standards, procedures and food safety requirements.
• Support 5S and workplace organisation initiatives.
• Complete quality and hygiene inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Replenish cleaning chemicals, consumables and hygiene materials as required.
• Conduct basic equipment checks and report defects or maintenance concerns.
• Contribute to safety, quality and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Health and safety focus

Teamwork

Independent working

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

We're looking for an Operational Hygiene Operative to join our night shift team at Droitwich Dairy. This is a key role within our production operation, helping to maintain the high hygiene standards that underpin food safety, product quality, and operational excellence across the site.

As part of the Hygiene team, you'll be responsible for ensuring our production areas, equipment, and machinery are cleaned, maintained, and ready to support efficient production. You'll play an essential role in ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality products to our customers while maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating industrial cleaning equipment and machinery safely and effectively within a food production environment.
• Carrying out Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) processes to maintain exceptional hygiene standards across production lines.
• Ensuring all cleaning activities are completed in line with site standards, procedures, and food safety requirements.
• Supporting the site's 5S and workplace organisation initiatives.
• Completing quality and hygiene inspections to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards.
• Replenishing cleaning chemicals, consumables, and hygiene materials as required.
• Conducting basic equipment checks and reporting any defects or maintenance concerns.
• Contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, hygiene, cleaning, or production environments.
• A strong focus on health, safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
• An interest in identifying improvements and supporting operational excellence initiatives.

At Müller, we encourage our people to make a difference. You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, support continuous improvement projects, and develop your skills within a leading food manufacturing business.

We value colleagues who:

• Take ownership of their work and understand the impact they have on business performance.
• Champion health and safety for themselves and those around them.
• Support and train new team members through coaching and on-the-job guidance.
• Work collaboratively to improve processes and drive operational excellence.
• Embrace change and seek opportunities to improve how we work.

What's in It for You?

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Müller matching contributions up to 4%
• Monthly pay
• Life Assurance at 2x annual salary
• 23 days annual leave
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Access to a supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career prospects with one of the UK's leading food manufacturers