Night Hygiene Operative

Overview

The Role
The function involves ensuring that the factory equipment and environment are kept and maintained to a high degree of cleanliness in accordance with Company & Customer codes of practice & procedures. The role works within a team structure, closely liaising with production, technical and engineering departments, ensuring those standards are maintained and incorporating improvements where possible or applicable.

Summary
Join a dynamic hygiene team. The Role involves ensuring that the factory equipment and environment are kept and maintained to a high degree of cleanliness in accordance with Company & Customer codes of practice & procedures. The role is working within a team structure, closely liaising with production, technical and engineering departments, ensuring those standards are maintained and incorporating improvements where possible or applicable.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of all chemicals used within the hygiene department, including their correct application and scope of use.
• Ensure full compliance with COSHH requirements by following and adhering to relevant risk assessments across all departments.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of factory cleaning systems, schedules, procedures, and equipment to maintain consistently high hygiene standards.
• Complete and maintain all required hygiene and departmental documentation accurately.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures at all times.
• Apply a basic understanding of food microbiology to support effective hygiene practices.
• Work collaboratively within the hygiene team and across departments to promote a positive team-focused culture.
• Ensure all returned equipment meets food safety and hygiene compliance standards.
• Maintain CAYGO (Clean As You Go) standards across all areas at all times.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in High Risk, Low Risk, and external areas.
• Refill chemical and consumable dispensers to the correct levels as required.
• Carry out scheduled hygiene tasks under the supervision of the Hygiene Team Leader, ensuring all associated documentation is completed.
• Undertake additional cleaning duties to support site visits and third-party audits, maintaining a high standard at all times.
• Monitor the condition of cleaning materials daily and arrange timely replacement when required.

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar role and environment.
• Knowledge of Hygiene standards.
• Basic understanding of food microbiology.
• Can do attitude and team work oriented
• Effective organisational skills
• Quality driven
• Excellent attention to detail

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Canteen
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift, Night Shift

Haverhill, Suffolk

Full-time

Sofina Foods

GB

5237

INDP