The Role We are looking for a Hygiene Operative to join our Manufacturing site in Thirsk, to maintain hygiene standards based on CIC'S, SOP'S and company procedures, ensuring all requirements for foods safety, quality, legality and customer are met. On Offer: £13.03 per hour = £32,523 per annum 48 hours per week (Monday to Friday between 06:00 and 16:00) Monthly pay last Friday of each month. Permanent Please note there is not public transport routes to our factory, therefore you will need your own transport! The Company IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Key Responsibilities of the Hygiene Operative: To complete scheduled cleaning requirements to CIC'S standard To maintain daily, weekly & periodic sign off records ensuring correct and accurate completion To complete all hygiene operations in accordance with Health & Safety including COSHH, product safety, legality & quality requirements Promote clean as you go and work to these standards daily To always wear PPE correctly, hairnet, safety shoes, overalls, chemical resistant gloves, safety glasses and other PPE required Understand pest awareness and report any activity to your Line Manager To ensure a proactive approach is made towards Hygiene requirements and strive to be multiskilled Demonstrate knowledge of all cleaning equipment and materials and maintain to an high standard Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the safety, health and environment policy. Skills, Experience and Qualifications of the Hygiene Operative: Previous experience in same or similar role Basic knowledge of Health and Safety Ability to complete tasks thoroughly Understanding of basic of food safety. Benefits: Overtime up to 12 hours per week: time and a half Overtime after 12 hours per week: double time Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity Pension: NEST Employee contributions 5% / Employer contribution 3% - salary sacrifice Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks. Medicash Plan Salary sacrifice e-Vehicle scheme You are also able to choose a non-contractual flexible benefits, such as being able to purchase heavily discounted pet food.