Mission Our mission is to create new products, to develop partnerships with new and existing customers and suppliers to guarantee the long-term sustainability of Avondale Foods as an organisation. Job Position: Hygiene Team Equipment Technician Department : Hygiene Reports to: Hygiene Shift Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Scope of Role Avondale Foods is a leading food processing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesse in the UK. Hygiene Team Equipment Technicians are to safely, effectively and in a timely manner carry out a range of in-depth dismantling, re-assembly and testing of production equipment in accordance with the cleaning schedule, CICs and as directed by the hygiene manager to aid the production of safe food. Key Responsibilities To carry out the equipment dismantling and reassembly tasks to deadlines in accordance with the cleaning schedule, CICs and as directed by the hygiene manager; To ensure all equipment is working before passing it back to production; Ensure that the work records issued by the hygiene manager are completed fully, signed and handed back at the end of each day; To work in a safe responsible manner that protects yourself and your colleagues; To advise the hygiene manager or hygiene supervisors of any defects with production equipment in any department; To complete all necessary training for the role; To ensure that factory property is undamaged by dismantling and reassembly tasks or operative behaviour; Correctly wear the mandatory PPE for working in each of the areas and the tasks you are completing; Ensure that all work tools and equipment are used in line with your training and that all tools are kept operational and stored and maintained in a hygienic state. Ensure that you have left your area in a clean and tidy state and no hand tools or equipment is left on the floor in any department; Maintain high levels of co-operation and teamwork amongst the rest of the hygiene team and other members of staff; To communicate reasonably and productively to colleagues and management; To complete a reasonable amount of overtime as dictated by business or departmental needs audits, holiday cover etc; To adhere to the companys general policies, i.e., Food Safety, Health Safety, Absence, etc. To complete cleaning duties where appropriate and dictated by the hygiene manager; To decant and move chemicals according to schedule; Contribute to the development of a culture of Integrity, collaboration do the right thing approach in all interactions. Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times. To undertake any other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the hygiene manager. Note: This summary of responsibilities and personal duties is not intended to be exhaustive. The role will develop and change in line with Departmental requirements. Avondale Foods Values Freedom to Succeed Work Hard, Work Smart Continual Innovation With Integrity Person Specification Essential Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Will be able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude Experience of working within the food manufacturing industry Exceptional leadership, time management and organisation skills Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team Excellent communicator with the ability to engage at all levels Desirable Mechanical / electrical qualifications Food safety and/or health and safety related qualification A degree of flexibility is required to accommodate audits / sickness cover / holiday cover Experience working in a maintenance role Skills: mechanical applitude Time Management Teamwork Leadership