Night Hygiene Operative

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