Night Cleaner

Irish Country Meats & Affiliates; Navan; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Night Hygiene Team Member role at Irish Country Meats in Navan focuses on thorough cleaning and sanitation across the production facility to uphold top hygiene, food safety, and quality standards. You'll work with the Night Hygiene Team to prepare areas and equipment for the next day's operations.

Reporting to the Hygiene Manager and Operations Manager, you will follow site procedures, maintain records, and support audits while collaborating with Production, QA, Maintenance, and Health &

Qualifications

• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work night shifts and flexible hours as required by the business.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Ability to follow instructions and work procedures accurately.
• Physically capable of carrying out cleaning duties in a food production environment

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning and sanitation of production areas, machinery, equipment, floors, walls, drains, and welfare facilities in accordance with site cleaning schedules.

Job description

Night Hygiene Team Member / Night Cleaner

(Post-Production - 6pm - late shift)

The Company:

Irish Country Meats is the specialist sheep meat division of ABP Foods Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath and Liege, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, U.K. and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards.

The Role:

We are recruiting a Night Cleaner based in Navan, Co. Meath. The successful candidate will report to the Hygiene Manager and Operations Manager.

Job Description:

The Night Hygiene Team Member is responsible for carrying out cleaning and sanitation activities throughout the production facility to ensure the site is maintained to the highest hygiene, food safety, and quality standards. Working as part of the Night Hygiene Team, the successful candidate will help ensure that all production areas, equipment, and facilities are thoroughly cleaned, sanitised, and ready for the next day's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning and sanitation of production areas, machinery, equipment, floors, walls, drains, and welfare facilities in accordance with site cleaning schedules.
• Use cleaning chemicals, foaming equipment, pressure washers, and other cleaning tools in accordance with company procedures and training.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed to the required food safety and hygiene standards.
• Follow all hygiene procedures, cleaning protocols, and site standards at all times
• Conduct visual inspections of equipment and production areas following cleaning activities.
• Report any hygiene concerns, equipment defects, maintenance issues, or safety hazards to the Hygiene Manager.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are handled, stored, and used safely and in accordance with training provided.
• Complete all hygiene documentation and cleaning records accurately and on time.
• Support hygiene audits, inspections, and verification activities.
• Assist with corrective actions arising from hygiene inspections and audits.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Health & Safety teams to maintain site standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Provide cover for colleagues during annual leave and absences when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by management.

Food Safety, Quality & Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Comply fully with all Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental procedures.
• Wear and maintain all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow Safe Systems of Work when handling chemicals, cleaning equipment, and machinery.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and food safety concerns immediately.
• Participate in training sessions and safety briefings as required.
• Contribute to maintaining audit-ready standards across the site at all times.

Requirements

• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work night shifts and flexible hours as required by the business.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Ability to follow instructions and work procedures accurately.

Physically capable of carrying out cleaning duties in a food production environment