Hygiene Operative - Food Manufacturing

Company
S&B Herba Foods Ltd
Location
Fulbourn
Salary
£25,486.50 per annum

Full Job Description

Job Title: Hygiene Operative

Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5ET

Salary: £13.07 (approximate p/ h rate)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 7am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)

About the Company:

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to "Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential".

We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.

We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative).

We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us - it's a great place to work!

About the Hygiene Operative Role:

We are looking to recruit a Hygiene Operative to work at our Rice Mill in Fulbourn. They will be reporting into the Hygiene Supervisor and will work with another Hygiene Operative to maintain the cleanliness of the Mill, in particular the production areas

The main features of the role involves the following -

  • Follow the Hygiene Schedules and any instructions given by the Hygiene Supervisor
  • Ensure good cleaning practices are adhered to at all time
  • Report and/or undertake any temporary repairs necessary to prevent further spillages.
  • Carry out your duties in a safe manner following company health & Safety guidelines
  • Ensure daily cleaning documentation is completed on a timely basis
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Company Food Safety, GMP and Hygiene policies and procedures at all times.
  • Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of your work area by adopting a "clean as you go" policy.
  • Ensure that all chemicals are stored and handled correctly
  • Ensure you use appropriate PPE at all times.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure the Mill and external areas are cleaned in an efficient manner
  • The Mill covers 7 floors so can be quite physically demanding.

About you:

Experience Requirements:

  • Experience as a Hygiene Operative in a Manufacturing setting would be desirable
  • Good understanding of H&S requirements including the ability to understand and use cleaning work instructions, procedures and safe systems of work
  • Experienced in handling chemicals and understanding COSHH requirements would be desirable
  • You will be required to attend relevant training courses, including Food Safety training

Benefits:

  • 20 days per annum holiday (increasing to a max of 25) + Banks Holidays
  • Opportunity for overtime
  • Training provided
  • Free on-site parking

Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience of: Manufacturing Hygiene Operative, Cleaner, Cleaning Operative, Food Hygiene Operative, Health and Safety, Food Manufacturing Cleaner, Factory Cleaner, Factory Hygiene Operative may also be considered for this role.

Location
Fulbourn
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,486.50 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
23rd October 2025
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