Hygiene Operative

Company Description

Fowler Welch - a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

We now have an opportunity for a **Hygiene Operative **on a full time, permanent basis at our **Aylesford** depot

**Shift**:4 out of 7**

**Salary: £10.19ph overtime £12.23**

**Job Description**:
**Job Purpose For Hygiene Operative**:
To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the warehouse and site facilities.

As required - carry out ad hoc tasks to assist the smooth running of the Warehouse and site.

**Main Responsibilities**:
The role-holder will be required to be responsible for and undertake the following tasks:

- Ensure all practices and procedures are carried out in line with Fowler Welch’s BRC policy - Health & Safety policy and HACCP plan
- To ensure that a high level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the facility, paying attention to fixtures, fittings and signage
- Bins to be emptied daily, polythene waste to be baled and moved to designated area ready for collection.
- Floors to be swept and washed in line with the hygiene schedule
- Windows and doors to be cleaned
- Detailed cleaning of warehouse barrier work, racking and picking slots to ensure optimum levels of food safety and hygiene.
- All works to be documented
- Proactively identify and report any defects or maintenance issues to line manager.
- Maintain a clean as you go attitude and ensure potential hazards are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
- Cleaning Materials to be used appropriately, as instructed and economically.
- All cleaners will be required to use electrical / mechanical equipment i.e. floor scrubbers and washers after relevant training.
- Working at heights
- It is required to use only approved cleaning materials - in line with manufacturers’ instructions and the COSHH regulations.
- To be aware of Health and Safety for self and others at all times.

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder will be required to undertake other duties. The job description sets out the main duties but may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility - such variations will not justify reconsideration in the grading of the post.

**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications Required**:
Essential
- A good standard of education including Maths at GCSE standard or equivalent relevant qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable
- RTITB standard training in any forms of MHE
- MEWP training

**Experience Required**:
Desirable
- Previous experience as a cleaner
- Working within a logistics/warehouse environment

**Skills/Competencies Required**:
Essential
- A can do attitude
- Ability to work at height for extended periods
- A high degree of reliability
- Working well in a team
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment

Additional Information
**In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer**:

- Competitive salary
- Competitive holidays
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme
- Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
- Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
- Health cash plans: Hospital, dental and optical
- Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE