Hygiene Operative

Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder sought to join the night shift of an award-winning, multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad. Night shift: 5:30pm to 6:00am Monday to Friday. 4-on 4-off rotating shift. The Role:In this dual role, as Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder you will be responsible for both the technical strip-down of production machinery and the deep cleaning of our meat processing equipment and facility. Your day-to-day duties will include:Safely remove and refit machine guards, covers, and conveyor belts to allow access for deep cleaning.Correctly reassemble all components post-clean to ensure they are production ready.Clean and sanitize the meat processing factory, including production lines, walls, floors, and ancillary areas.Safely operate high-pressure jet washes and foam cleaning equipment. Dilute and apply industrial cleaning chemicals in strict accordance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) guidelines.Conduct basic mechanical checks during reassembly to ensure belts are correctly tensioned and aligned. Report any wear, tear, or mechanical faults to the engineering team.Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Ensure zero risk of cross-contamination.Follow all Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures before touching or ..... full job details .....