Hygiene Operative

Overview – Kepak Group

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. Our meat is sourced primarily from quality assured farms and our beef and lamb are pasture-grazed for most of the year.

Be it fresh meat crafted by our master butchers (such as McIntosh Donald and St. Merryn) or our famous brands (such as Rustler’s, Big Al’s and John Stone), we offer a total foodservice solution with the premium quality our customer's demand.

Kepak Mclntosh Donald are looking for a Hygiene Operative to join our team on a full-time basis, working Monday to Friday,40hrs/week.

Job Purpose

To ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained in all non-production and production areas of the red meat site, including office spaces, changing rooms, factory toilets, PPE room, locker rooms, laundry area and production areas whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitization of all non-production areas.
• Cleaning of factory floors, walls and work surfaces within allocated areas.
• Replenishment of consumables (toilet rolls, soap, paper towels, etc.)
• Segregation of soiled laundry.
• Safe use of industrial pressure washers and cleaning equipment, in line with training
• Safe use of cleaning materials and chemicals, in line with training
• Maintain and safely operate tools, equipment, and chemicals
• Adhering to cleaning instructions and schedules, to ensure tasks meet the required hygiene standards
• Maintain domestic and Industrial Hygiene Standards
• Completion of daily cleaning tasks, and completion of all relevant documentation and checklists
• Maintain to Health and Safety Standards
• Actively participate in all required company training
• Complying with Company’s health and safety rules, and hygiene requirements
• Carry out any other duties as directed
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder

• Experience working within an Industrial Cleaning Environment preferred
• Able to work in both chilled and warm environments
• Manual handling ability and awareness, must be fit and able
• Meticulous attention to detail essential
• Commitment to good practice
• Fluent English, Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Relationship builder with influencing skills
• Strong team player
• Flexible approach to working and committed to night shifts and potential weekend working

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
• Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.