Operational Hygiene Operative L2

Müller UK & Ireland; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Monthly pay

Life Assurance

Annual leave

Overtime rates

Career development

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking a dedicated Hygiene operative to help ensure production areas, equipment and lines are cleaned to the highest standards. You will perform CIP processes, maintain hygiene across production lines and support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on health and safety, teamwork and quality, where you can contribute to ongoing improvements and develop your skills within a leading consumer goods

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.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
• Interest in identifying improvements and supporting operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Organisational skills

Initiative

Continuous improvement

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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.

• 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.

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