Industrial Operative/Hygiene Operative

Industrial Cleaner - Food Warehouse Distribution Centre

As a hygiene Operative /Industrial Cleaner you are to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the food warehouse distribution centre at the end of the supply chain. As a hygiene operative you will have a good knowledge of food colour certificates and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of food safety standards, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.

Hygiene Operative /Industrial Cleaner is critical to protecting food integrity, preventing contamination, and supporting audit readiness at all times.

The Role:

• Perform industrial cleaning and sanitation of warehouse areas, including:
• Storage zones
• Dispatch and loading bays
• Floors, walls, drains, racking, and equipment
• Follow food-grade cleaning procedures in accordance with HACCP, BRC, SALSA, or equivalent food safety standards
• Correctly use colour-coded cleaning equipment in line with food colour certification requirements
• Safely handle and use approved industrial and food-safe cleaning chemicals
• Prevent cross-contamination by adhering strictly to zoning and hygiene controls
• Complete cleaning schedules, checklists, and required documentation accurately
• Support internal and external food safety audits
• Identify and report hygiene risks, damage, pest activity, or non-compliance issues
• Comply with all health & safety, COSHH, and PPE requirements
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and quality teams to maintain hygiene standards

Hours of Work

• Shift pattern: 06:00-18:00 or 18:00-06:00
• 4 on / 4 off rotation
• Weekend work required
• Day and night shifts available
• Opportunity to take on additional shifts

Pay Rates

• £12:50 per hour - Days (flat rate)

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Hot meal provided on each shift
• Secure entrance with personal security
• Six vending machine drinks provided per shift
• Locker provision
• High-quality breakout and rest areas
• Excellent pay rates
• 24/7 support from dedicated consultants
• Pension contributions
• Online payslips
• Holiday accrual
• Personal accident insurance
• Ongoing assignments

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.