Hygiene Operative (Food Manufacturing)

Hygiene Operative (Machine Setter)
Stoke-on-Trent
Permanent | Full-Time
-29,000 per annum

Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 1:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday: 11:00am to 6:00pm

Join a Leading Food Manufacturing Business

We are recruiting for a Hygiene Operative to join a well-established food manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent. Part of a larger, successful group, the business offers excellent job security, ongoing training, career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with food manufacturing experience looking to develop their career within a stable and growing business.

The Role

Despite the title, this position is heavily focused on machine preparation and equipment set-up. You will play a key role in ensuring production machinery is cleaned, prepared and ready for operation while maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you''ll help maximise operational efficiency and minimise downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare machinery and equipment in line with production schedules.
• Clean and sanitise equipment to required hygiene standards.
• Carry out machine preparation and changeovers.
• Complete pre-production equipment checks.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and GMP procedures at all times.
• Complete required documentation accurately.
• Report machine faults, maintenance needs and food safety concerns.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards.

About You

To be considered, you must have previous food manufacturing experience.

Essential Requirements

• Experience within food manufacturing, food production or hygiene operations.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and proactive approach.
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely.

Desirable

• Machine setting, machine operating or equipment preparation experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP or BRCGS standards.
• Food Safety or Food Hygiene qualification.
• FMCG manufacturing experience.

What''s on Offer?

• -29,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Excellent training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Stable and growing business
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Modern manufacturing environment

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected food manufacturing business that invests in its people and offers long-term career prospects. If you have experience within food manufacturing and enjoy working in a hands-on environment with machinery and high standards, we''d love to hear from you.