The Ilchester Cheese Company
The Ilchester Cheese Company
The Ilchester Cheese Company

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    The Ilchester Cheese Co.
    Somerton Road,
    Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8JL
    Telephone: +44(0) 1935 842800

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    Night Hygiene Operative

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    We are looking for flexible, proactive and confident Hygiene Operative who is looking to secure a career in food manufacturing.

    Working for a global specialty cheese business with innovation at its heart, Norseland brings together Norwegian and British expertise in cheese production and manufacturing. The Norseland “house of brands” includes a variety of increasingly popular cheeses. Taking center stage from Norway is Jarlsberg®, admired by leading chefs worldwide, whilst brands from the UK include the ever-popular Applewood® Cheese, Mexicana® and Ilchester®

    We offer an comprehensive benefits package that includes: Time and a half Overtime, free health care cash plan, free retailer discount portal, free parking, company pension, life insurance, free teas and coffees.

    Hourly rate including 25% of Night Shift Premium is £15.06 per hour.

    Summary and purpose of Role:

    • To participate in the high standard of hygiene as is required for a food producing factory and carry out the hygiene tasks assigned to you
    • To develop competence in all areas of basic skills described below

    Entry Level hygiene operatives will effectively carry out a cleaning process for the following areas and pieces of equipment:

    • Wash stations and changing rooms
    • Offices
    • W/Cs
    • Canteen
    • All low risk and High care areas and equipment across both sites
    • Carrying out Laundry procedures
    • Removing waste to the compactors and operating the compactors
    • Supporting production lines washout
    • Replenishing overalls, toilets paper, soap, sanitiser, etc.

    Interpersonal skills:

    • Clear communication skills
    • Positive Team work skills
    • Self-Motivated
    • Prepared to develop skills through the company’s training programme as required

    Outputs and Deliverables:

    • Ensure quality standards are achieved at all times and ensure appropriate action is taken when necessary
    • Adhere to all the company’s policies procedures and plans.
    • Thorough knowledge of the department and its interaction with related departments
    • Ensure the Health and Safety of yourself and others
    • Work to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice at all time
    • Be proactive in achieving training requirements
    • Contribute toward the effective cleaning of all machinery in your working environment
    • Comply with any reasonable requests that you have been trained to do.

    Training/Skills development:

    Upon employment, Entry Level operatives should successfully complete training in the following areas:

    Quality Assurance skills

    • Foreign Body training
    • HACCP
    • Food Safety for manufacturing level 2
    • Holchem essential cic system
    • Allergen training

    Health & Safety Skills

    • Manual handling training
    • COSHH training
    • Emergency procedures training

    Background & profile:

    • Present yourself and a professional and courteous manner at all times
    • Achieve required pass mark in English language aptitude test
    • Willing to work overtime including weekends when required
    • Ensure you meet the standards of personal hygiene required by the business at all times

    Working Pattern:

    • 10pm-6am Monday-Friday

    Requirements:

    • Previous hygiene experience within manufacturing required
    • Previous experience within food manufacturing desired

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