Hygiene Operative

We currently have opportunities available for a Hygiene Operatives to join our team based in Syston, Leicester. You will join us on a full time, permanent contract, and in return will receive a competitive salary. Core working hours are 18:00 pm - 06:00 am, 3 on 3 off. This will be an average of 42 hrs across 7 days a week.

As our Hygiene Operative you will promote and show positive behaviours in line with Pukka Pies Visions and Values. Reporting to Hygiene Team Leader/FLM you will ensure that Pukka Pies consistently produce safe, legal products to the high standards required. Meet all the standards set by the BRC Global Food Safety Standard and continually challenge to drive improvements in systems and standards.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Machine wash stripping, deep cleaning and rebuilding of bakery machines
- Ensure all site deep cleaning activities are carried out as per the site Cleaning/_Periodic Schedule_ and to the correct standard.
- Completes general cleaning duties that are responsible, but not exclusive to the Hygiene team.
- Ensuring all tasks completed adhere to site H&S procedures.
- Assist the Hygiene Team Leader/FLM with the daily completion, validation, recording and re-scheduling of all planned cleaning _activities._
- Completes necessary training that is relevant to the role.
- Assist in accident investigation reporting when required.
- Promotes the waste & recycling activities.
- Embraces departmental and business changes and positively contributes to these changes where required.
- Ensure aspects of the BRC Standard relevant to the role are complied with and that the systems you are responsible for are audit ready at all times.
- Support all other departments as required to ensure that all Technical/Hygiene objectives and KPIs are met.

**Skills, Knowledge, Experience required of our Hygiene Operatives**
- Previous food manufacturing experience in Machine Wash and Deep cleaning of Production lines is desirable.
- Required to work a shift pattern.
- Must be able to work as part of a team as well as an individual.
- Basic communication skills.
- Highly motivated with positive attitude to work.
- Be able to take instruction and follow procedure diligently.
- To understand and be trained in the basic principles of Food Safety and Health and Safety and work accordingly.

Pukka Pies is a friendly, family-owned independent company with an outstanding reputation as a brand leader in its market.