Asset Hygiene Operative Humdinger, Sherburn in Elmet Position type: Full-time, permanent Hours: 40 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30. Pay range: £11.97 /hour (£24,897.60 equivalent) Breaks: 1x15 minutes, 1x30 minutes Please note there is no public transport to get you on shift for 06:00. Humdinger is seeking a detail-oriented individual with experience working with machinery to join our Hygiene team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness across various factory areas and production lines. You'll work collaboratively to maintain excellent hygiene practices and uphold food safety standards, ensuring all assets are thoroughly cleaned and operationally ready at all times. To clean operational assets to a high standard (including heavy machinery) to strict deadlines. Uphold and exceed the highest standards of cleanliness and housekeeping across the site, ensuring all cleaning activities meet site-specific procedures, schedules, and work instructions for assets, production lines, and overall site cleanliness. Accurately document completed cleaning tasks, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and maintaining due diligence in all activities. Take ownership of reporting and tracking incomplete tasks, ensuring that corrective actions are swiftly implemented to address critical issues. Ensure proper segregation and disposal of out-of-spec products, waste, and recyclable materials, contributing to a sustainable and environmentally responsible workplace. Proactively identify and communicate any food safety, pest control, or environmental concerns to management, ensuring swift action is taken. Strictly adhere to all health and safety policies, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, to ensure a safe working environment for all. Follow job-specific and HACCP guidelines, training, and instructions to maintain operational excellence and product safety. Maintain key plant and equipment in a clean, safe, and operational state, ensuring they are ready for use and contribute effectively to team goals and departmental KPIs. Foster a culture of collaboration by sharing knowledge, best practices, and insights with team members, ensuring continuous improvement and high performance across the team. Machinery experience - Preferred. Exceptional Attention to Detail: A commitment to delivering outstanding cleaning standards, ensuring every task is completed to the highest quality. Chemical Safety Expertise: Knowledge of safe chemical handling and COSHH procedures, or a willingness to undergo training provided to enhance safety. Food Safety Certification: Possession of a Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or higher), or a willingness to complete training to ensure compliance with industry standards. Relevant Industry Experience: Ideally, prior experience in a food manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of the unique cleaning requirements within this sector. Team-Oriented: A collaborative team player, dedicated to working together to achieve common goals. Self-Motivated and Flexible: Ability to work independently when required, while also being adaptable and supportive in team settings. Allergen Control Awareness: Knowledge of allergen management and the critical cleaning procedures necessary to mitigate risks to safe levels, ensuring a safe food production environment. Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance x4 basic salary Generous Annual Leave Paid Breaks Overtime may be available at Time and a half (150%) but is not guaranteed Holiday Purchase Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Charity Involvement Staff Shop Discounts Employee Values Awards Referral Bonus Vouchers Training and Development Opportunities Free Parking ESG Commitment Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support At Humdinger (formally Kinnerton Confectionery), we transform snacking and chocolate into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it Our manufacturing site is based in Sherburn in Elmet. What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation. Join us at Humdinger, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience. Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL), if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an onsite one stage interview process which may include a factory tour.