We have an exciting new opportunity to work as a Hygiene Operative in a busy food production company based in Barking. We are looking for an energetic, experienced, person to strengthen our client’s friendly team working on their night shift.
Role purpose:
Responsible for the cleanliness of all designated production rooms, equipment, and facilities areas using appropriate equipment/and or materials as supplied in line with cleaning schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness with assigned areas by ensuring that relevant work instructions/schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed.
* Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of all washrooms/toilet facilities, locker rooms, canteens, kitchens, offices, and other common areas including warehouse.
* Ensure cleanliness of factory production areas, including and not an exhaustive list the production equipment, surfaces, overheads etc.
* Liaise daily with other members of the production team in identifying areas/procedures requiring improvement to allow improved performance.
* Ensure the stocks of cleaning chemicals are stored safely and report any shortfalls.
* Ensure all products are used and stored in accordance with the relevant COSHH Regulations.
* Ensure completion of all hygiene related documents i.e., daily check-list reports.
* Observe and adhere to all H&S procedures, ensuring you are working in a safe manner, that personal safety and that of others is key priority.
* Carry out duties in line with SOP and schedules, ensuring efficient and correct use of all materials and machinery.
* Attend appropriate training sessions appertaining to post. Also undertake any additional training the company may see appropriate such as team building, collaboration exercises and relevant production training or refresher courses.
* To carry out such ad hoc duties that may be required by the business from time to time.
Person Specification:
* Proven experience of working within a similar role within the food industry sector.
* Good interpersonal/verbal/written skills
* Good understanding of Food Safety and Hygiene.
* Demonstrate high standard of hygiene.
* Self-reliant, ability to work both as an individual and a team member.
* Excellent attention to details
* Can-do attitude and willingness to support team in times of demand.
* Strong safety concise working practices, always adhering to health and safety.
Qualifications:
* COSHH certificate holder (essential)
* Food safety certificate – level 2 or above (desirable)
* Working at height experience preferred but not essential as training can be provided.
Hours are Sunday to Thursday 9pm - 5am/6am
Salary: £12.99/per hour