Job Description

About the Company

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale. As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

Role Definition

The Hygiene Minder will ensure that targets are met and regularly challenged and improved on. Delivering high standards of quality, ensuring product produced is to customer specification in line with critical control points, GMP and H&S requirements. Paying special regard to


Quality, cost control, yield and utilisation


health, safety & ethics


traceability,


product integrity,


labelling and


company, personal & food hygiene rules and legislation



n chill production line area, conduct cleaning and hygiene operations, to deadlines, whilst complying at all times with company operating requirements


In full compliance with relevant Legal, National, Corporate and Retailer standards and delivering improved quality and hygiene to customers, internal and external and reduced complaints and cost to the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Complete required hygiene activities meeting company standards to planned volume and schedule Ensure strict adherence to quality, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and allergen handling processes Support necessary line efficiency through consistent and correct schedule adherence and hygiene practices Ensure strict adherence to the cleaning frequency schedule to meet the set down cleaning instruction methodology for all machinery on site. Ensure to escalate problems to the Hygiene Supervisor, Manager and engineering dept with aim to resolve prior to production start-up Ensure machine setting /minding duties completed to the required standards while monitoring the integrity of the machines. Keep and maintain hygiene minder appropriate records as required Ensure own familiarity and compliance with company policies and procedures, standards of operation and safe operating procedures Ensure consistent and timely attendance at work Provide flexibility to meet company operating requirements Provide pro- and re-active and supportive verbal and written communication to team members, supervisors and managers. Deliver proper use of chemicals, adherence to food and personal safe working practices at all times Ensure audit readiness Support best team performance, efficiency, service levels, customer complaints and employee engagement Invest in own learning and development and support that of others Support trainee development to ensure the 'next generation' workforce
To ensure all products are sourced and manufactured to the Food Safety & Brand Integrity requirements defined by our customers' requirements & BRC standards.

Person Specification

Speaking, writing and understanding basic spoken and written English language. (This is an essential health & safety, traceability and quality control requirement which will be tested as part of the recruitment process N.B. English language support available) Basic numeracy skills Attentive to detail - diligent pursuit of best standards Working in a chilled environment Flexible, adaptable and keen to learn Learning and implementing new information quickly Strong team collaborator

Accreditation Food Hygiene equivalent at minimum level 2

What's in it for You?

Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family Cycle to Work Scheme Internal Training and Development Programmes Employee discounts offered by customers Employee Recognition Programme Refer a Friend Scheme Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines Life Assurance * Free fruit