Hygiene Operative (Night shift)
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing or a hygiene-critical environment with a basic understanding of COSHH and Food Safety. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict cleaning schedules and procedures are essential.
Job Description
Kepak Foods Division have developed a portfolio of brands that are successful in the chilled convenience, ambient and frozen meat categories in the UK, Ireland and chosen European markets for both Retail and Foodservice Customers. We have 5 Manufacturing Sites supported by shared services, with 1000 people supporting our vision to become a transformed, future proofed, profitable €0.5bn Food Business by 2030.
We are currently recruiting for a Hygiene Operative(Nights) to join our New World Foods site (part of Kepak Group) in York.
JOB PURPOSE/PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Hygiene Operative is responsible for maintaining the highest hygiene and cleanliness standards across all production areas. The role ensures that equipment, machinery and the working environment are effectively cleaned, sanitised and prepared to enable safe, compliant food production. The Hygiene Operative plays a critical role in protecting food safety, product quality and site compliance
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reporting to the Hygiene Manager
SHIFTS Permanent Night Shift (10pm - 6am)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain high hygiene standards across production areas
- Clean production equipment and machinery
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning
- Complete scheduled cleaning and sanitation tasks
- Carry out deep cleaning activitie
- Follow hygiene, GMP and food safety procedures
- Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely
- Wear and comply with PPE requirements
- Conduct quality checks to ensure cleaning standards are met
- Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas
- Report hygiene, safety or maintenance issues promptly
- Support continuous improvement of hygiene standard
- Experience in a food manufacturing or similar hygiene‑critical environment
- Basic understanding of Food Safety, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
- Ability to follow instructions, procedures and hygiene schedules accurately
- Able to carry out cleaning tasks, including manual dismantling and use of cleaning equipment
- Willingness to learn, develop and take feedback positively
- Good communication skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately
- Company Pension Scheme
- Further Education support
- Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income - meaning you pay less tax!
- Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
Skills
About Kepak Group
Kepak Group is a family-owned food company and one of Europe’s leading producers, with over 4,500 people across 14 sites in Ireland and the UK, and a global footprint across Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. We produce fresh and value-added meat products for retail and foodservice customers worldwide, supported by brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s and John Stone. Our people are at the heart of Kepak. We’re focused on building careers, developing skills and creating real opportunities to grow. Our culture is open, practical and down to earth — built on teamwork, respect and a shared focus on getting the job done well. We continue to invest in how we work, the quality of our products and the needs of our customers, while working closely with our farmer partners to produce food responsibly. Kepak is growing and evolving — and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Find out more at www.kepak.com Innovation and quality is the lifeblood of Kepak Group’s business ethos. Kepak continuously invest in consumer insight and innovation through research and development. As a founding member of Origin Green, the group has a strong reputation for sustainable food production and farming practices. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, Crafty Chef and John Stone. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people. As a family-owned company, our culture is open and welcoming. For more information, please visit www.kepak.com
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