Hygiene Operative - Banbury

Role overview

This part-time Hygiene Operative position is based at a feed mill in Westbury, Wiltshire. You will work with the production team to keep the site clean, orderly, and aligned with customer and industry hygiene expectations. The role supports day-to-day operations and helps maintain a safe, efficient working environment.

Benefits and pay

• Hourly pay of £14.25, with wages issued each week
• 50 hours each week on a 0600 to 1600 schedule
• Hours are guaranteed, with overtime available when needed
• Access to a pension plan and lifestyle/wellbeing support resources
• Safe and varied working environment
• Training and development available from the first day

Main duties

• Clean internal mill spaces using vacuum equipment and other suitable tools or products to remove dust and spillages, and keep outdoor areas tidy and presentable
• Raise any equipment or machinery concerns with maintenance staff or supervisors
• Follow all health and safety rules and procedures at all times
• Step in for production colleagues during breaks and annual leave
• Collect samples from the mill environment for laboratory testing
• Work independently to plan your workload and finish tasks efficiently
• Share duties as part of a job-share arrangement and hand over shifts smoothly
• Be available to cover alternative shifts during absences if required

What the employer is looking for

Full training will be provided. A basic grasp of production and hygiene activities is needed. Helpful but not essential experience includes a counterbalance forklift licence, prior work in hygiene or production settings, and familiarity with animal feed or agricultural environments.

Skills and attributes

• Clear spoken and written communication
• Basic numeracy
• Ability to work without constant supervision
• Flexible approach and willingness to adapt
• Dependable and consistent work ethic
• Proactive, forward-looking mindset
• Ambition to grow within the business

Working pattern

The scheduled shift runs from 0600 to 1600, and the role is set at 50 hours per week.

About the employer

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s major food companies and plays a key role in supplying the nation. The business is expanding and continues to invest in its people and facilities, with opportunities to build a long-term career. It operates a fully integrated supply chain covering feed mills, farms, hatcheries, factories, and logistics, and employs more than 7,000 people.

Health, safety and site measures

All facilities are described as COVID-secure, with precautions in place including daily temperature checks, social distancing, screens and barriers at workstations and canteens, PPE and face coverings in shared areas, and enhanced cleaning routines.

Other requirements

Because of bird welfare rules, applicants must not own any birds, poultry, or avian pets. The employer states that it is an equal opportunities employer.