Come and join the leading #avoexperts
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Hygiene Skilled Operative to join our Night Shift team in, Spalding, UK.
As the Hygiene skilled operative reporting into the Hygiene Shift Manager at Westfalia Fruit, your role will be keeping the hygiene standards to the required level in line with Technical & H&S standards, working between the 3 UK sites based in the Spalding area. With the Hygiene plan that has been set out it allows for set days at each site to minimise the travel between sites. As part of the role you will be cleaning the production lines, cleaning the floors with the use of floor scrubbing equipment, high-level cleaning & working in confined spaces.
Responsibilities Include:
+ Ensure all hygiene and cleaning tasks are carried out to the highest standards, following company and industry regulations (FSA, HSE, BRC).
+ Perform equipment inspections before and after cleaning to ensure quality and prevent damage.
+ Complete daily and weekly hygiene plans, including deep cleaning, confined space cleaning, and high-level cleaning using scissor lifts and cherry pickers (training provided).
+ Accurately record completed cleaning tasks and update records on the web-based system.
+ Safely handle and dose cleaning chemicals in line with training and company procedures.
+ Maintain a clean and organised work environment, promptly addressing any spillages or hazards.
+ Attend daily team meetings to review performance, safety, and the plan for upcoming shifts.
+ Follow all Health & Safety policies, wearing appropriate PPE and adhering to hygiene protocols.
+ Report any food safety or quality concerns to management immediately.
+ Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team to ensure a safe and hygienic production environment.
* Previous experience working within a hygiene team is essential but within food manufacturing is desired.
* Scissor lift training (desired but not essential)
* HACCP and COSHH experience
* Good communication skills in English is essential
* Computer literate and used to working with Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to juggle multiple tasks with deftness and attention to deadlines.
* Positive attitude and willing to learn and develop
* MUST have a drivers licence and own transport. As a night shift specialist public transport is not reliable and travel between sites is neccessary from time to time.
* Ability to work 4 on 4 off Night Shift patterns
* 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Free on-site parking.
* Company pension scheme.
* Night Shift salary enhancement
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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