Ashton Recruitment requires a Hygiene Operative for our client based in Moira. The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the production facility and be responsible for the cleaning and sanitisation of production area and machinery. Position: Hygiene Operative Location: Moira, Northern Ireland Duration: Permanent Salary: £23,800 per annum Hours of Work: Full-Time 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday Duties will include (but not be limited to): Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of all production areas, including equipment, machinery, floors, walls, and surfaces. Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy, and free from contamination in line with food safety regulations. Clean and sanitize tools and equipment used in the production process, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Follow cleaning schedules as outlined by the Operations Manager, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and to the highest standard. Ensure that all hygiene activities comply with company policies, food safety regulations (HACCP, BRC, or equivalent), and any relevant health and safety guidelines. Record and report any hygiene-related issues or deviations from standard operating procedures. Ensure waste bins are regularly emptied and cleaned to prevent contamination or odour. Clean and disinfect food production machinery and equipment after use, ensuring no residues remain that could affect product quality or safety. Essential Criteria: Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a food manufacturing or industrial cleaning environment. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) is preferred. Ability to follow detailed cleaning schedules and instructions. Basic understanding of health and safety practices in a food production environment. Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency