Hygiene Operative - Days

About the Role and Company

Kepak Group is a prominent food manufacturing company seeking a Factory Cleaner to join the team at its Bodmin facility. The person in this position will be essential in sustaining exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards in the production plant, supporting food safety and quality benchmarks.

Kepak values innovation, sustainability, and high-quality product delivery. This full-time, permanent job offers Monday to Friday shifts starting at 6:30 AM until production concludes. Due to limited public transportation at these times and location, own transport is necessary.

Key Duties

• Maintain factory cleanliness by cleaning floors, walls, and ceilings to ensure hygienic conditions.
• Dispose of waste by emptying garbage and recycling containers located throughout the facility.
• Sanitize production machinery and all surfaces that come into contact with food products.
• Use industrial cleaning machines such as power washers, scrubbers, and vacuum cleaners effectively.
• Comply fully with health, safety regulations, and uphold quality standards.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rigorously.
• Report any equipment or facility maintenance needs directly to supervisors.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Experience in industrial cleaning or within food production settings is desirable.
• Familiarity with GMP guidelines and HACCP is advantageous.
• Ability to adhere to strict cleaning schedules meticulously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible to adjust working hours if required.
• Capacity to function efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines consistently.
• Physical fitness to handle manual tasks such as lifting and moving equipment.

Employee Benefits

• 31 days of paid annual leave after completing the probation period.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave via the Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Access to the Company Pension Scheme to support long-term financial planning.
• Death in Service Benefit for salaried staff, providing peace of mind through financial support to dependents.
• Monetary rewards through the Refer a Friend program for successful hires.
• Free dedicated onsite parking for employees.
• Subsidized meals available at the onsite canteen featuring freshly prepared food.
• Participation in a Cycle to Work salary sacrifice plan to save on bikes and equipment.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme availability.
• Recognition of loyalty and service via Long Service Awards.
• Discounted gym memberships to support health and wellness.
• Comprehensive training and development programs for career growth including mentoring and leadership joining opportunities.
• Confidential free access to a broad Employee Assistance Programme including emotional, legal, and financial support.
• Free mortgage advice and complimentary will writing services as part of benefits.