Hygiene Operator's

It's the job of our Hygiene Operator's to carry out scheduled and specialist cleaning across site and production areas, including production equipment internally and externally as required. Reporting directly to the Hygiene Manager / Hygiene Team Leader.

You will also :

• Carry out scheduled and non-scheduled cleaning tasks to the fabric of the buildings and associated equipment


• Carry out specialised cleaning tasks, using some hazardous substances and act on instructions given by the Manager/ Charge hand in accordance with the company's safety procedures


• Follow safe use and storage of hazardous substances in line with company policy


• Use and operate cleaning equipment and cleaning tools, including UHP water jetting machine.


• Ensures that all personal protective equipment is maintained in good condition, i.e. safety clothing, eye protection, face visors, gloves, footwear, headgear etc.


• Ensure your own personal safety and that of all personal including others who may be affected by the Company's activities


• Challenge unsafe behaviours


• Adhere to the duties required for your role within the Health and Safety policy


• Promote and enforce behaviours and actions that will prevent all contamination threats to products whether physical, microbial or chemical


• Escalate immediately reporting on the status of any non-compliance in the system or process to management for counter measure or immediate remedy
  
  We're looking for someone with experience of working within food manufacturing in a similar role, and knowledge of the Health and Safety requirements within FMCG. You'll be a confident and assertive communicator at all levels, with excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task. It will also be desirable to have knowledge of...


• Lean manufacturing principles


• Food Hygiene


• Previous experience in a hygiene role


• Previous experience working across production areas


• Confined space trained (desirable)


• COSHH level 2 (desirable but not essential)


• McCain "Working at height " trained


• Understanding of AIB and GMP standards and audits


You must also have…

• A keen eye for continuous improvement and who will strive to find areas to enhance our line operations within our plant.


• The ability to work at pace, without jeopardising quality and standards.


• A team player who can play towards creating our winning culture.


• A passion for quality with an eye for detail.
  
  We are passionate about potatoes. But we're even more passionate about our People!


For over 60 years we've been the number one branded player in frozen potato market. When it comes to bringing the nation together at mealtimes with simple, delicious and great tasting food we're kind of a big deal! You won't just find us in supermarkets though. As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country's pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools.

We are manufacturing maestros.
And we're passionate about potatoes.
But we are even more passionate about our people., You'll be based at our Grantham plant in Lincolnshire along with a team of approx. 110 other colleagues. You might not know, but here at McCain we also produce a range of fries called 'Fries to Go' - they're made from mashed potato, are encased in their own special crisping compartment, and can be cooked in a microwave in just over 2 minutes - we are all about convenience at McCain!

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. For working hard, you'll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:

• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay Optional health cash plan


• Cycle to work scheme


• 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.