Hygiene Operative

The Vacancy

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.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow your career with us, apply today and join our friendly team!

Our Story

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

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