Job Title:  Hygiene Operative

Overview of role

Location: Belfast

Annual Salary: £31,706

Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025

As a skilled Hygiene Team Member you will be responsible for effective and efficient cleaning of areas across site in line with the Company’s standards and procedures, whilst maintaining a safe, clean and pest- free environment. You will be working shifts 2 weeks of days and 2 week of nights, 4 days week 1 and 3 days week 2, 7 to 7. 

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you: 

• 26 days leave 
• Onsite parking
• Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain your designated work area in a hygienic, pest-free, and safe condition, reporting any major system faults as necessary.
• Conduct regular visual checks on your work area and equipment in line with procedures, promptly alerting any issues to the Engineering team.
• Apply all necessary controls in accordance with site food safety, health & safety, and environmental management systems and procedures.
• Support audits, review hygiene standard operating procedures (SOPs), and assess cleaning effectiveness in collaboration with Hygiene Technicians and the Site Services Manager.
• Contribute to achieving departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by identifying and supporting improvements in hygiene, deep cleaning, pest control, efficiency, or cost reduction.

Please note: The above list is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as reasonably required.

The Right Person

• Previous experience in a hygiene role.

• Ability to obtain Basic Food Hygiene, Pest Awareness, and HACCP certifications.

• A strong team player with good communication skills.

• Flexible and cooperative, with a willingness to support business needs as required.

• Experience in a Manufacturing or FMCG environment, along with up-to-date Basic Food Hygiene, Pest Awareness, and HACCP qualifications would be desirable.