Hygiene Technician

Job Purpose:

As a Hygiene Technician at Veetee, you will ensure all machines and external areas of the factory are cleaned and maintained to the Company's Hygiene operating standards.

Responsibilities:

• To work as part of a team to ensure that the highest standards of visual and microbiological hygiene are always maintained across all areas of the site.

• To identify difficulties as and when they arise and communicate these to your hygiene team leader.

• Check the chemical containers are labelled, locked and lids are attached at all times.

• To follow all hygiene, food safety, quality, H&S procedures, and the company terms & conditions.

• To achieve a “right first time” clean, following set work instructions and safety protocols.

• Working to a timely manner as to maximise efficiency and completing additional task at quieter periods.

• Timely and accurate completion of related documents and records.

• Manual handling of goods up to 25kg.

• Operations of cleaning equipment during deep cleaning tasks and wash down of machines during scheduled shut down periods.

• Cleaning and tidying of the external areas of the factory and office buildings.

• Handle chemicals as per COSHH training and regulations.

• Comply with hygiene schedule.

• Comply with existing cleaning instruction cards and SOP’s.

• Undertake all aspects of hygiene within non-operational areas, this includes toilets, canteen, warehouse, yard.

• Other duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post as defined.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role in a food manufacturing environment.

• The ability to work quickly, methodically and under pressure.

• Comfortable to work in a hot environment, confined space, on heights and with pest control.

• Good communication skills.

• Reliable and willing to work flexibly.

• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday - Friday (Days)

If you are interested in this role and working for Veetee, please send your CV to recruitment@veetee.com