Hygiene Operative

We are looking for a highly motivated Hygiene Operative / Cleaner to join our clients fast‑paced production team based in Leith. The role comes with an amazing benefits package including 33 days holiday, private health & dental care and much more.

You will carry out cleaning duties in order to maintain an efficient site hygiene operation under the direction of the team leader, thereby achieving and maintaining a high hygiene standard in line with food safety requirements.

You should be a hands‑on, practical team player with an eye for detail and high‑quality standards.

• Working safely by adhering to the site’s "only zero is acceptable" safety policy.
• Helping to ensure a high standard of cleaning and hygiene on site to achieve audit readiness at all times (including GMP audits and accurate record keeping).
• Assist the Hygiene Supervisor to ensure effective pest control management.
• Completion of the hygiene schedule including effective communication with department heads to identify and focus on priorities.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness of site facilities including office cleaning, toilets, locker rooms, canteen, etc.
• Helping to ensure effective waste and environmental control including good segregation and disposal procedures.
• Effective coordination with the waste recycling contractor including the ordering and coordination of skips.
• Effective control of the relevant consumable stocks.
• Carrying out internal bulk tank cleaning operations on a scheduled basis, entering confined spaces.
• Carrying out site pest control activities and IPM involvement.

• Knowledge of hygiene best practice within a food manufacturing environment.
• Pest control awareness.
• Food safety awareness.
• Record keeping.
• COSHH.
• The ability to communicate effectively with other staff and departments.
• FLT licence would be advantageous.

• £13.70 per hour

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm