Hygiene Operative, Hygiene Operative
- craigavon, northern ireland, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Hygiene Operatives to join our team in Pilgrim’s Europe - at Craigavon site.
This role is key to ensuring hygiene standards, food safety compliance, and operational performance across the site.
Key Information
- Competitive pay rate.
- Permanent, stable employment
- Supportive and safe working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- Hours of work: Monday - Friday shift 2300pm-0700am
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning machinery in the factory.
- Cleaning all areas of the factory e.g. floors, corridors and walls etc.
- Dismantling of machinery.
- Operation of cleaning equipment.
- Reporting of any damage to cleaning equipment, production machinery, walls, floors etc.
- Using chemicals appropriately.
- Liaison with production personnel etc.
- Any other reasonable duties as required.
The job incumbent is a member of a team of hygiene operatives, reporting through to an area manager to the hygiene/site manager. Effective liaison, team working and interaction with other operatives and supervisory staff is fundamental.
The job is performed mainly in a chilled factory area and involves extensive periods standing. The incumbent is required to operate effectively; cleaning machinery, fabric and using chemicals as required. It is imperative that the job incumbent is aware of health and safety regulations and adheres to them.
What We’re Looking For
- Must be literate and numerate.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English
- Must be able to think clearly.
- Must be able to work as a team member.
- Must have evidence of a mechanical aptitude
- Good manual dexterity is essential.
- Good communication skills are desirable.
- Good interpersonal skills are desirable.
- The ability to work on own initiative is desirable.
- The ability to work to tight time-tables is desirable.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals is desirable.
- An awareness of the importance of Health and Safety, Hygiene etc. is required.
- Previous work experience in a food factory is desirable.
- Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
- Previous industrial cleaning experience is desirable.