Hygiene Operative

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ireland; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme after probationary period

Life Assurance Scheme

On Site Carpark

Opportunities for Career Progression

Employee Discount with Local Business

Job summary

ABP UK is seeking an Evening Hygiene Operative at our Lurgan site. You will support hygiene standards across the factory, performing deep cleans and maintaining HACCP-compliant practices to ensure product safety and a safe working environment.

Hours are Monday to Friday, start times around 16:30/17:00 and finish around 00:30–01:00, totaling 40 hours per week. Benefits include probationary bonus, health services, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Follow SOPs for hygiene tasks
• Deep cleaning after each shift, including production areas
• Follow HACCP protocols for food safety
• Clean and disinfect surfaces, floors, ceilings and machinery
• Health and safety conscious; use PPE correctly
• Willing to adapt and improve performance
• Adhere to company procedures for a safe workplace
• Waste disposal per policy
• Can work in a team or independently on cleaning schedules

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures for hygiene tasks.
• Deep clean after each shift, especially after lamb/beef processing.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and food safety.
• Prepare chemicals and use PPE safely.
• Clean production lines and surrounding areas.
• Work as part of a small team or independently as required.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Work solo or in a team

Proactive Food Safety

Proactive Health & Safety

Education

Food safety level 2 qualification

Job description

Location: On site / Annesborough Rd, Lurgan, Craigavon BT67 9JD, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Competitive salary

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. ABP's commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.

We are recruiting an Evening Hygiene Operative to facilitate the provision of excellence standards of hygiene throughout the factory environment both internally and externally to contribute to excellent product quality. The Hygiene Team play a vital role in our business ensuring food safety and maintaining a safe working environment.

Main duties and responsibilities of hygiene operative:

Knowledge and Experience:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for completion of hygiene tasks
• Deep cleaning after each shift or when required, especially after processing lamb / beef in production hall.
• Follow HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) protocols: ensure cleaning practices align with food safety regulations.
• Cleaning surfaces - thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting floors, ceilings, and machinery in the slaughter hall and boning hall areas after production.
• To be health and safety conscious, using the correct PPE to prepare chemicals and carry out your hygiene duties.
• Support the need for change and actively get involved in continually looking for ways to improve performance
• Comply with all company procedures and codes of practice to ensure a safe and hygienic workplace
• To clean, separate and dispose of waste according to company policy
• To carry out general and specific hygiene duties in accordance with the methods and safe systems of work detailed on the cleaning instruction cards at the specified frequency.
• Able to work in a small team or independently; you will follow a cleaning schedule for the production lines, equipment, internal and external areas throughout the premises.

Previous experience in the same or similar environment would be preferable however full training will be provided.

Food safety level 2 qualification (preferable)

Skills:

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Have the ability to follow instructions
• Be able to work alone or as a team member
• Have a proactive approach to Food Safety
• Have a proactive approach to Health and Safety

Hours of work:

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 16:30 / 17:00 start and approx. 12:30am/1:00am finish.

40 hours per week.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Salary - £13.21 per hour
• Bonus scheme after probationary period
• Job Security
• On Site Occupational Health
• Loyalty Scheme
• Friend Referral
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount with Local Business
• On Site Carpark
• Opportunities for Career Progression
• Internal & External Training