Join the Eurilait team and help keep our operations clean, safe, and running to the highest food hygiene standards every night.
Eurilait is one of the UK's leading speciality cheese suppliers, working with retailers, foodservice businesses, wholesalers and food manufacturers. As part of a European dairy group, we combine international expertise with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and category growth.
We are looking for a Night Hygiene Operative to join our Operations team at our Evercreech site. This is a hands-on role that plays a vital part in maintaining hygiene, food safety, and audit standards across our production environment.
The Role:
As a Night Hygiene Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out cleaning and disinfection tasks across factory areas and equipment to ensure the site remains clean, safe, and compliant with food safety and hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Hygiene, Production, and Technical teams to support daily operations and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete daily and scheduled cleaning tasks across production and support areas
Clean machinery, tools, and workspaces in line with SOPs and hygiene plans
Carry out deep cleans and equipment strip-downs where required
Follow safe procedures for handling cleaning chemicals (COSHH)
Use cleaning equipment and PPE correctly and safely
Maintain hygiene standards in production areas, offices, corridors, canteen areas, and meeting rooms
Manage waste disposal and support laundry preparation/collection
Complete cleaning records, hygiene checks, and documentation accurately
Report hygiene risks, equipment issues, or maintenance concerns to the Night Hygiene Supervisor
Support preparation for audits and inspections
Maintain a safe, organised, and compliant working environment at all times
Skills and Experience:
Previous experience in a hygiene, cleaning, or manufacturing environment is preferred
Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, COSHH, and PPE use
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to follow procedures and complete records accurately
Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team
Good communication and time management skills
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Opportunities for personal development and career progression
The chance to work with added-value products in a dynamic and evolving food business
Opportunity to work with premium brands within a growing and successful company