Abattoir Hygiene Operative

Apply today to work as a Abattoir Hygiene Operative for our client, a pork-processing and abattoir site.

Staffline is recruting Abattoir Hygiene Operatives in Westerleigh, Bristol.

The rate of pay is £13.09 per hour.

Overtime is available and is paid at £19.64 per hour.

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are:
- 9am to 5:30pm

Your Time at Work

As a Abattoir Hygiene Operative you will be responsible for:

Cleaning production machinery
- Sanitising slaughtering and processing equipment after use.
- Removing animal by-products, blood, fat, and other waste materials from machinery.

Washing down work areas
- Cleaning floors, walls, drains, conveyor belts, and workstations.
- Using pressure washers, foaming systems, and approved cleaning chemicals.

Following hygiene and food safety procedures
- Working to strict food safety regulations and site hygiene standards.
- Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOWs).

Chemical handling
- Safely using cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
- Wearing and maintaining appropriate PPE.

Waste removal
- Collecting and disposing of waste products correctly.
- Ensuring waste areas remain clean and organised.

Please note, there will be large amounts of manual handling (up to 25kg).

Our Perfect Worker

What we're looking for:

Attention to Detail
- Ability to clean equipment and work areas thoroughly.
- Spot hygiene risks, contamination, or areas that have been missed.
- Follow cleaning schedules and procedures accurately.

Reliability and Strong Work Ethic
- Turning up on time and completing tasks to a high standard.
- Working consistently in a demanding food production environment.
- Following safety and hygiene rules at all times.

Teamwork
- Working effectively with hygiene and production staff.
- Communicating issues quickly.
- Helping ensure production areas are ready for the next shift.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £13.09 - £19.64 per hour
- Fixed days
- Temp to perm opportunity
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- PPE provided
- Performance bonus
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime
- Local reward schemes

Job Ref: 1PWES

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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