Job Description

Shift Pattern: Caravan Shift - 3 off, 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2

Working Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hygiene Operative to join our Hygiene Department.

A bit about us

Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK, supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading high street retailers. ?

With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth - there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What you'll be doing

As a Hygiene Operative, you will play a fundamental role in supporting the Hygiene team. You will:

Carry out all aspects of the hygiene functions within your area. Carry out and follow written hygiene procedures to ensure that high internal and customer expectations are met or exceeded. To ensure all machinery, equipment and areas are cleaned in accordance with the cleaning instructions and to the required frequency. Assist in the organisation of hygiene audits with immediate Hygiene Manager inclusive of time scaling machinery disassembly for inspection. Ensure that deep cleaning regimes within your remit (e.g. evaporators, walls and floors etc) are maintained and met in full. Maintain daily issue and retrieval of hygiene tools and equipment. Ensure that under no circumstances, chemicals are hand dosed.
A full job description is available upon request.

What we need from you

Essential

We're looking for a proactive team player, with strong attention to detail and key time management skills. Whilst we are not looking for direct experience, our ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn, communicate and the flexibility to adapt to new challenges.??

Desirable

Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment or a similar role is desired, but not essential.?We are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and develop knowledge in food safety, chemical handling, production machinery, and H&S awareness.

What you'll get in return

We offer a fantastic reward package in return, here's a peek at some of our fantastic benefits:

Discounted ShareSave scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay with service Enhance pension scheme Long service awards - vouchers and enhanced holidays with service Access to our 'Feed Your Wellbeing' hub offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts, as well as access to health and wellbeing support (including 24h virtual GP) Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to purchase extra holidays Recommend a friend scheme Death in service Access to discounted and exclusive memberships On site parking
Interested?

Send us your CV and covering letter to recruitment.vp@cranswick.co.uk and let us know what position you're applying for in the subject of the email.

Closing date: 10/10/2025 (please note that the closing date may be brought forward)

If you are an internal applicant, please notify your line manage before applying

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person