Job Description

Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition.


We have two highly regarded brands; SiS which combines world-class science and innovation to provide optimal performance nutritional solutions for professional athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts and the active lifestyle community. This includes over 320 professional teams worldwide across a broad range of sports including Football, Rugby, Cycling, Athletics, Basketball, Netball and Swimming. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, an eleven-time world champion and six-time Olympic champion, and Eilish McColgan, who won gold in the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres.


PhD Nutrition is a premium, active-nutrition brand for the active lifestyle community wanting intelligent nutrition to help them achieve their goals. With over 20 years of research and development, our products are designed to maximise performance in and out of the gym. It's an exciting time for PhD Nutrition as 2025 will kick off an entirely new line up of brand ambassadors, from hybrid athletes to qualified sports nutritionists.


The two brands sell through the phd.com and scienceinsport.com digital platforms, third-party online marketplaces including Amazon, as well as extensive domestic and international retail distribution.


In 2022 the company opened a state of the art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time and most importantly, allowing Science In Sport to lead the way for quality standards.


Science In Sport is a Performance Solutions partner to globally recognised elite teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens Rugby, British Triathlon, Aquatics GB, British Cycling, England Netball and Loughborough Sports. As well as being the Official Energy Gel Provider of RunThrough and the Official Nutrition Partner of Ultra X.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to help contribute to the world class manufacturing facility by ensuring all aspects of cleaning meet food hygiene standards. As a Hygiene Operative you will be carrying out the consistent application of hygiene to make sure the areas are maintained to the agreed standards.

Job Type:

Part time, FTC 12 months

Salary: up to

12.60 per hour

Working Hours:

Mon - Thurs 17:00 - 23:00

Location:

Blackburn

Benefits

+ Cycle to work scheme + Product discount
+ Birthday day off
+ Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%

The work - Your 4 most important responsibilities

Ensure all equipment and surfaces meet and exceed hygiene standards, in line with Standard Operating Procedures. Be proactive in identifying problems and solutions to maintain a high standard of hygiene across the business. Maintain accurate and detailed records of hygiene activities, contributing to the traceability and transparency of our processes. Adhere to Health, Safety and Quality requirements to ensure a safe working environment.

Accountability - what you are responsible for delivering

Maintaining hygiene standards to the highest level and ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work instructions (WI) are followed correctly. Ensuring documentation and records are completed accurately, in line with processes, SOP's and WI. Ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and regulations, to support audit compliance. Being proactive in identifying problems and solutions. Complying with Health & Safety and Quality requirements, to support a safe and contamination free work environment.

Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well

Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a keen eye for detail in executing hygiene protocols, upholding cleanliness standards, and maintaining accurate documentation and records. Time Management: Efficiently manage time to ensure that hygiene protocols are executed within specified timelines without compromising quality. Initiative: Take proactive measures to identify areas for improvement in hygiene practices. Adaptability: Work well in a dynamic manufacturing environment, adapting to evolving hygiene requirements and industry standards.

Performance - how you will know you are doing a great job

Low number of hygiene-related incidents indicating a high level of compliance. Accurate and up-to-date documentation of all hygiene activities. Successful completion of internal and external audits with positive feedback. Efficient execution of hygiene protocols within specified timelines without compromising on quality, contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Specific metrics will be set when in role and will be reviewed and built upon regularly. Alongside this, you will be supported with a personal performance plan that will enable you to continue improving your own performance and impact.

Attributes - experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role.

Creative thinking to deliver solutions for improving daily hygiene operations. Exhibits resilience in facing challenges. A thorough and professional approach. Punctuality and reliability. Any background with COSHH and HACCP is highly advantageous but not a necessity. High ethical standards and responsibility in decision-making.
Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind in regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We fully support reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, to provide an inclusive and welcoming recruitment experience.