Weekend Hygiene Operative: Clean & Safe Packaging Champion

Bidcorp UK; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Food Solutions is seeking a Hygiene Operative to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the packing room and production areas. You will clean and sanitise equipment, surfaces, and floors, following hygiene procedures, food safety rules, Health & Safety regulations, and COSHH guidelines.

The role is a weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday, 7am–4pm) with 17 hours per week, temporary contract, and a team-focused environment where accuracy and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience following cleaning and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals safely and COSHH rules.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Reliable and able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise packing room, equipment, and surfaces.
• Carry out cleaning during hygiene windows and between product changes.
• Remove waste and keep the area tidy and organised.
• Follow COSHH and colour-coded cleaning procedures.
• Complete hygiene checklists and cleaning records.
• Report hygiene or safety issues to Hygiene Team Leader.
• Assist with duties across other factory areas when required.
• Return cleaned equipment to the correct area.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hygiene procedures

COSHH awareness

Food safety

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Simply Food Solutions is seeking a Hygiene Operative to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the packing room and production areas. You will clean and sanitise equipment, surfaces, and floors, following hygiene procedures, food safety rules, Health & Safety regulations, and COSHH guidelines.

The role is a weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday, 7am–4pm) with 17 hours per week, temporary contract, and a team-focused environment where accuracy and teamwork are valued.