Purpose of Role: T he Hygiene Operative Role encompasses a wide variety of duties including the following: Issue and re-stocking of consumables and PPE items In depth cleaning of production equipment, and the fabric of the building, including floors walls and ceilings GMP support cleaning including removal of floor waste, cleaning drain pots and break time clean down of production machinery Operation of mobile medium pressure washing systems Cleaning of racks, frames, trolleys, product trays and floor waste trays Operation and cleaning of tray wash machine Sweeping and manual mopping floors Safely handling and working with chemicals Ensuring that cleaning equipment and machinery is cleaned after use and stored in appropriate manner ready for next use Using floor cleaning equipment such as scrubber driers Attending to body fluid spills and cleaning away residues in a controlled manner Removal of waste and cleaning bins Ensure that waste is segregated correctly to follow recycling initiatives and support cost control Issuing clean laundry items to staff entering the factory Note that duties within the production environment will involve working in cold, wet and misty environments for prolonged periods Most tasks are quite physical and often large areas are to be cleaned so Hygiene Operatives require a good level of fitness and flexibility All cleaning tasks are to be performed to the highest of standards reflecting Good Hygiene practices, Health & Safety, and Employee well-being The demands of the business will mean that at times Hygiene Operatives may also be required to undertake Front of House Hygiene Duties including but not exclusively those listed below Cleaning toilets, urinals and sinks. Male and Female Toilets are all to be cleaned irrespective of gender of hygiene operative. Canteen cleaning duties. Preparing areas as directed ready to receive high profile visitors and clients to create a positive impression. There are several shift patterns and there may be a requirement to work 12 hour shifts, including work at weekends and on some public holiday days Key Areas: Undertake any tasks allocated and ensure that tasks are fully completed to correct standard as trained It is a requirement to be able to work diligently and efficiently to complete tasks allocated in a timely manner without compromising the standard of work Sign off of relevant paperwork to confirm tasks completed to the correct standard as trained A willingness to work flexibly and follow instruction from Team Leaders and Hygiene Managers Skills Required: Good communication both verbal and written Be confident in delivering effective communication to daily contacts Take ownership and accountability to achieve the required standards Positive demeanour and can do attitude Meet deadlines by working with colleagues and teams across the business Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to the volume and quality of applications. We would, therefore, encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.