Hygiene Operative - Nights
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for people to join our Hygiene team in Kepak Kirkham, home of Rustlers!
Working as part of the Hygiene team on night shift, you will be responsible for ensuring the required standards of Food Safety, Quality and Hygiene are met within the factory. You will be required to ensure cleaning is carried out effectively to agreed standards, working shift patterns which include nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Key responsibilities:
- To clean and maintain Hygiene standards in all production areas
- Dismantle all machinery and equipment in order to enable effective cleaning
- Use industrial cleaning equipment, including chemicals & high power hoses
- Reassemble equipment in time for start up §Adhere to procedures and uphold health and safety standards
- To participate in regular deep cleaning activities
Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar role is essential
- Experience within a food manufacturing environment
- Food Safety Level 2 and COSHH training advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and procedures
- Flexible approach to work
Benefits
Excellent rates of pay - starting at £12.27 per hour, rising to £13.64 after training, PLUS a night shift allowance of £16 per night!
- Pension plans
- BUPA Cash plan
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hygiene Operative - Nights roles across Kepak Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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