Food Hygiene Operatives (Nights)

PrepWorld Ltd; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fruit packing factory in Northfleet is seeking a Hygiene Operative. You will ensure hygiene standards across production areas, working night shifts from Wednesday to Saturday. Responsibilities include daily cleaning tasks, adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates are reliable, possess good English skills, and can work in cold environments. Starting pay is £12.91 per hour, with opportunities for increases through a training plan.

Benefits

Wagestream

On-site parking with electric charge points

Staff restaurant with subsidised food

Fruit pots on Wednesdays

Brand new facilities

Staff events

Qualifications

• Willing to do 12-hour shifts.
• Able to clean in wet and cold environments.
• Excellent timekeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning tasks and fill in paperwork.
• Ensure cleanliness of machines and production lines.
• Report incidents or environmental concerns.

Skills

Reliability

Good English communication skills

Job description

Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom

Overview

We are a Fruit Packing Factory. As a Hygiene Operative, you will play an important role in PrepWorld. Working across all of the production areas Hygiene Operatives are responsible for ensuring that all machines and the facility meet strict standards of hygiene at all times working as part of the team. Making sure all designated areas are clean and tidy and relevant cleaning issues are adhered to.

Main duties

• Carrying out scheduled daily cleaning tasks and paperwork are filled in.
• Ensure PPE dispensers are filled.
• Cleaning of production lines and processing equipment to meet required standards, measured through testing of samples.
• Making sure that everything you do complies with company procedures for Hygiene, Food Safety and H&S
• Ensuring that your cleaning and personal protective equipment are functioning correctly at all times
• Reporting any incidents or environmental concerns to your Team Leader/Section Leader
• All cleaning materials are put back in the Hygiene store room and in good condition at the end of the cleaning
• Any damage to cleaning equipment or personal protective equipment must be reported to your Team Leader and Supervisor.
• Any machinery must be turned off and cleaned in the safe and proper manner
• The role involves some manual handling and the ability to withstand working in cold storage conditions on a daily basis
• The role requires an alert disposition, working in the vicinity of forklift and moving machinery

Who we are looking for

• Willing and able to do 12 hours shifts
• Willing and able to clean in sometimes a wet and cold environment (fleeces and hats / PPE provided!)
• Willing and able to commute to our exact location for the hours of work (below)
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Good level of English communication skills (Speaking and Writing and Listening)
• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• On site parking with electric charge points
• Fully paid for, Staff events
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
• Fruit pots on Wednesdays
• Brand new facilities
• A supportive team

Days of work

This advert is for Wednesday to Saturday Nights (Alternates can be Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - exact night of work will be discussed and agreed in interview)

Hours

18:00 - 06:00 (Night shift)

Pay

starting at £12.91 per hour (level 1) climbing to £13.27 per hour (level 2) and then £13.89 per hour (level 3) following a training and development plan.