Hygiene Operative

Hygiene Operative

Humdinger, Bromborough CH62 3RD

Join our team as a Hygiene Operative! We have two full-time positions available:

• Permanent Role
• 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

You’ll play a key part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our site. If you're reliable, detail-oriented and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Hours: 40

Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00 Rotating weekly

Pay range: £12.23/hour (£25,438.40 salary equivalent)  

Breaks: 2 x 30 minutes paid

• Maintain hygiene in staff areas (desk cleaning, hoovering, reception, glass door/window cleaning, toilets, canteen, lockers)
• Perform environmental cleaning including equipment and surfaces (floor cleaning, doors, high level and low level walls, food contact and nonfood contact equipment, sink washing, emptying bins, replenishment of paper towels / soap)
• Maintain accurate cleaning records.
• Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals and conduct chemical checks.
• Follow all Health & Safety and hygiene procedures.
• Report incidents or concerns to your line manager.
• Use safety signage appropriately and prevent cross-contamination.
• Support stock checks and report low supplies.

Experience:

• Previous experience within a hygiene role.
• Working at height (Scissor Lift/cherry picker)
• A passion for hygiene and working to the correct procedures and processes.
• Working in a food manufacturing environment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance
• Good understand of hygiene chemicals.

Skills:

• Keen eye for detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good team player but ability to also work on your own.
• Ability to priorities tasks, effective planning, attention to detail and working to deadlines.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid Breaks
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions) 
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.  
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme  (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)  

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an interview, which will include a factory tour.  

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.