Senior Hygiene Operative - Edinburgh

Reed Talent Solutions; Livingston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Hygiene Team Supervisor for a biscuit manufacturing company in Livingston, Scotland. This role involves training staff on hygiene protocols, providing support, and ensuring compliance with cleaning schedules. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Hygiene Team Operators on cleaning techniques.
• Train new starters on hygiene procedures and performance feedback.
• Ensure the cleaning schedule is followed and complete hygiene documentation.

Job description

Overview

Overview

Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)! FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

The role

The role

• Provide guidance and support to Hygiene Team Operators on cleaning techniques, equipment usage, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Train new starters on hygiene procedures and give performance feedback to the Hygiene Supervisor or Manager.
• Allocate cleaning tasks, ensure the cleaning schedule is followed to the required standard, and complete hygiene documentation accurately.

Key accountabilities

• Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members, ensuring they work efficiently and safely in line with company procedures.
• Ensure cleaning schedules, including high-level cleaning, are completed on time. Conduct post-cleaning inspections to confirm standards are met.
• Train new starters and keep the Hygiene Supervisor updated on their progress and performance.
• Deliver training on hygiene equipment such as steam cleaners, floor scrubbers, and chemical dosing systems.
• Carry out cleaning tasks at height and with chemicals.
• Support adherence to site Health and Safety requirements by promoting safe behaviours.
• Help manage labour resources effectively, including arranging cover for holidays and absences.
• Provide cover for the Hygiene Supervisor when required.
• Keep the Hygiene Supervisor informed of all relevant updates and issues.