Reporting to the Contract Manager, the Hygiene Operative role is to carry out a variety of cleaning duties for a well-established and renowned confectionery manufacturer in Middlewich, Cheshire ensuring that the premises are maintained to necessary hygiene standards. Duties include cleaning of the offices & canteen areas, maintaining vending machines, plus litter picking & bin emptying in external areas; occasional additional hours will also be required to cover holidays. Key responsibilities are to: Perform a variety of cleaning and hygiene tasks as detailed within the cleaning instruction procedures. Ensure all activities are carried out and signed-off in accordance with hygiene, quality and safety standards. Be responsible for ensuring that waste material is correctly disposed of in accordance with the client's environmental systems. Be responsible for alerting the Contract Manager to any issues that may impact upon the integrity of cleaning. Participate in mandatory site training relating to health & safety, hygiene and environmental issues. Good written and verbal communication The ability to work to time constraints both on your own initiative and as a part of a team The ability to follow procedures thoroughly A positive and approachable manner An enthusiasm for a varied working environment Previous experience in cleaning and/or a food manufacturing environment is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided. Experience of any of the following an advantage: Cleaning, Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Technician, Hygiene Technician, Hygiene Operative, Cleaner, Industrial Cleaning, Environmental Hygienist Hygiene Group Ltd. has a great opportunity for a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail to become part of a dedicated and friendly team at a state of the art, new build site for a major-confectionery name in Middlewich, Cheshire. Established for 40 years, Hygiene Group Ltd. is the market leader in the supply of specialist cleaning and hygiene support services to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. With a UK-wide workforce of more than 425 fully trained employees we are large enough to provide a complete cleaning solution whilst still maintaining the core values that have made us the specialist partner of choice to a number of leading food and beverage manufacturers.