Factory Operative

We are looking for a highly motivated Factory Operative to join our client's fast-paced production team based in Leith. The role comes with an amazing benefits package including 33 days holiday, private health & dental care and much more.

You will carry out cleaning duties in order to maintain an efficient site hygiene operation under direction of the team leader, thereby achieving and maintaining a high hygiene standard, in line with food safety requirements.

You should be a hands-on, practical team player with an eye for detail and high-quality standards.

The position will become permanent after a successful probation period.

The Role:

• Working safely by adhering to the sites "only zero is acceptable" safety policy.
• Helping to ensure a high standard of cleaning and hygiene on site to achieve audit readiness at all times (including GMP audits and accurate record keeping).
• Assist the Hygiene Supervisor to ensure effective pest control management.
• Completion of the hygiene schedule including effective communication with department heads to identify and focus on priorities.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness of site facilities including office cleaning, toilets, locker room, canteen etc…
• Helping to ensure effective waste and environmental control including good segregation and disposal procedures.
• Effective coordination with the waste recycling contractor including the ordering and co-ordination of skips.
• Effective control of the relevant consumable stocks.
• Carrying out internal bulk tank cleaning operation on a scheduled basis, entering confined spaces​​​​​​.
• Carrying out site pest control activities and IPM involvement

Experience:

• Knowledge of hygiene best practice within a food manufacturing environment
• Pest control awareness
• Food safety awareness
• Record keeping
• COSHH
• The ability to communicate effectively with other staff and departments
• FLT licence would be advantageous

Hourly Rate:

• 12.80 per hour

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm