About Us: Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach. Role Description: As a Hygiene Operative you will play a significant role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business through keeping the factory clean and reducing the risk of listeria. The role will vary, but the work will predominately be spent in high care. Key Responsibilities: Carry out scheduled daily and weekly cleaning tasks. Dismantle and reassemble production lines (Some heavy lifting may be involved). Deep clean production areas on a weekly basis. Actively support and promote the ‘One Team’ ethos of working and supporting between departments. Ensure all tasks undertaken, comply with the company procedures, for Health and Safety reasons and Hygiene standards. Ensuring that the cleaning equipment and PPE are always functioning correctly. Report any incidents or concerns to your team leader or manager. Maintain and replenish stocks of cleaning materials and report any shortages to the appropriate person(s). Safely prepare, handle, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants used in line with your hygiene duties. Carry out other reasonable tasks, as directed by management. Working Hours: Shift pattern of 4 on 3 off, 3 on 4 off, this will be from Monday to Sunday, 6am - 6pm - 12 hours shifts The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate must have: High levels of attention to detail Food Safety Level 2 Previous experience working within a hygiene department (desirable) Personal Attributes: A proactive and positive attitude to the challenges of the job. Excellent time management skills. Ability to work in a fast placed environment. A flexible and open-minded approach towards business needs. High levels of attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team, and occasionally on your own. Excellent communication skills. Benefits: Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks 20 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service An extra day off for your birthday after 2 years. Health cash plan, after 3 months – claim money back on essential healthcare such as dental and eye care, for you and your children. Employee Assistance Program Company pension scheme Company paid events throughout the year. FREE pack of cheese every week Discounted staff cheese shop Fruity Tuesday. Doughnut Fridays Learn more about Extons Foods at https://www.extonsfoods.com/