To lead and monitor the hygiene team during factory cleaning operations, ensuring all equipment meets required standards. Uphold and enforce company policies relating to health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping. Manage HR-related matters within the team and represent the company during audits and visits.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hygiene operations and ensure cleaning standards are met.
Take immediate action on cleaning issues and provide feedback to the Hygiene Manager.
Maintain and update cleaning schedules and associated paperwork.
Deliver hygiene training and ensure team compliance with PPE and approved working methods.
Ensure team members follow hygiene and dress code policies.
Maintain accurate Time & Attendance records.
Represent the company during audits and external visits.
Support environmental initiatives such as waste reduction and recycling.
Perform a variety of roles within the team and contribute to continuous improvement.
Undertake on-the-job training and support team development.
Ensure safe working practices and report any hazards or equipment defects.
Conduct Health & Safety audits and risk assessments.
Maintain high housekeeping standards in the team's work area.
Measurable Outputs
100% completion of daily safety and hygiene start-up checks
Weekly swabbing results meeting required standards
High pass rate for operatives' probationary periods
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Understand and implement Pilgrim's Europe Health & Safety Policy and statutory requirements.
Ensure safe systems of work are developed and followed.
Check machinery safety and report defects immediately.
Ensure protective clothing and equipment are used correctly.
Maintain emergency procedures and ensure team awareness.
Take remedial action on reported Health & Safety issues.
Cooperate with Safety Representatives on Health & Safety matters
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
Good level of English (especially for EAL candidates)
Hardworking and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
People management experience
Desirable:
COSHH training
Food Safety Level 3 (FSL3)
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership
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