About the Role
Our client requires a meticulous and experienced Senior Hygiene Technician for their facility in **Klerksdorp, North West**. This hands-on role is central to maintaining impeccable hygiene standards across all operational areas, ensuring compliance with strict health and safety regulations. You will be responsible for executing advanced cleaning procedures, managing hygiene-related supplies, conducting regular audits, and contributing to the continuous improvement of hygiene protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of chemical applications, sanitation equipment, and best practices in hygiene management within an industrial or commercial setting. Your expertise will be crucial in preventing contamination, ensuring a safe working environment, and upholding the company's reputation for quality and cleanliness. This is an essential on-site role requiring dedicated attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced cleaning and sanitization tasks in accordance with established protocols and schedules.
- Operate and maintain specialized cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Handle and apply cleaning chemicals safely and effectively, adhering to all safety data sheets (SDS) and regulations.
- Conduct routine hygiene audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and reporting findings.
- Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and hygiene-related consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Assist in the training of new hygiene staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Respond promptly to hygiene-related issues or emergencies, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, inspections, and inventory.
- Collaborate with the health and safety team to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of hygiene procedures and policies.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Hygiene Technician or in a similar cleaning and sanitation role, preferably in an industrial or food manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of cleaning techniques, sanitation chemicals, and hygiene best practices.
- Experience with operating various industrial cleaning equipment.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations pertaining to cleaning and hygiene.
- Ability to conduct basic inspections and identify potential hygiene risks.
- Good physical stamina and ability to perform manual tasks.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to cleanliness and quality.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- A relevant qualification or certification in cleaning or hygiene management is a plus.
- Must be reliable and punctual, residing in or able to commute to **Klerksdorp**.
Benefits
- competitive hourly wage
- opportunities for overtime
- health insurance
- retirement fund contributions
- Access to modern cleaning technology and ongoing training in hygiene best practices will be provided.
- This role offers a stable work environment in **Klerksdorp** with the chance to advance within the operations team.
- We are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees.