LEAD INFORMATION
Job Title: Hygiene Operative / Industrial Cleaner
Site Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Reporting To: Hygiene Supervisor / Shift Manager
Role Purpose: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the production facility, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Our client operates a large-scale manufacturing and production facility and places a strong emphasis on hygiene, safety, and quality standards across all areas of the site.
KEY INFORMATION
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing (Agency Assignment)
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday only, 6am-1pm with opportunities for extra hours per shift (candidates choice)
Pay Rate: £12.71ph, optional overtime @1.33x basic rate
THE ROLE
The Hygiene Operative will be responsible for carrying out scheduled cleaning and hygiene duties across production shop floor and equipment. The role supports safe and efficient site operations by ensuring all hygiene standards are consistently met.
This position requires a reliable and detail-focused individual who can follow procedures and work safely within a manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Carry out routine hygiene and cleaning tasks in designated production and site areas
* Clean production equipment, floors and work surfaces in line with hygiene schedules
* Use cleaning equipment, machinery, and approved chemicals safely and correctly
* Follow site hygiene procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
* Complete cleaning records and documentation accurately
* Adhere to all health & safety and hygiene policies at all times
* Empty waste bins and manage waste disposal as required
* Report any hygiene, safety, or maintenance issues to supervisors promptly
* Work alongside production teams to ensure cleaning activities support operational requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Previous cleaning or hygiene experience (ideally within a manufacturing or production environment)
* IPAF / Cherry Picker license highly advantageous but not essential
* Ability to follow instructions and work to set procedures
* Good timekeeping, reliability, and attention to detail
* Awareness of basic health & safety requirements