Nature's Way Foods Ltd
Chichester, Sussex
Feb 21, 2022
Full time
Hygiene Operative - Merston Site Natures Way Foods began in 1994, when the Langmead brothers set up a small bagged salad operation. Their big idea was to combine the freshest lettuce with the latest food manufacturing technology. Since then, we've grown by expanding our customer base and moving into new fresh, convenient categories and product areas. We employ more than 1400 people and operate four manufacturing units capable of producing over 326m units. We are guided by an experienced Management Board. The Langmead brothers remain as investors and Non-Executive Directors ensuring agricultural expertise remains at the heart of the business. Due to further demands for our products, we have opportunities for Hygiene Operatives to work within our state of the art manufacturing facility. We operate a rotational shift pattern covering days and nights from 6 - 6, which means you will work a total of 14 days over a 28 day period covering the day and night time shift patterns. You would be working as follows: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday We offer? Competitive salary Pension plan Permanent Full-time shift positions, fixed term contracts, and flexible working available. Plenty of overtime available Free on-site parking Free hot drinks Ongoing learning and development There is a genuine opportunity to progress your career within our 4 manufacturing facilities. No experience is required as we provide full training initially to get you started and further ongoing training to progress your career with us. Role Purpose To clean down all production machinery after each production run is completed in compliance with our Food hygiene and factory standards ensuring our productions lines are compliant and ready for the next order schedule. Maintain high hygiene standards around the machine areas to maintain Food and Operator safety. Our Hygiene Operatives play a key role in ensuring our production facilities run efficiently by minimising downtime between each production run. Although no previous experience is required, we do look for people who can work effectively at pace to minimise downtime and are able to do some manual handling. Tasks within the role includes: Chemical washing of Production machinery and surrounding areas Safe and careful handling of cleaning chemicals Operating and maintaining hygiene equipment Maintaining accurate and up to date Hygiene records in accordance with company procedures Full training is provided and will include: Chemical Handling Manual Handling Safe Systems at work Equipment Training What you will need to Join Nature's Way Foods You will need to be able to provide acceptable proof of Identification and a Right to work within the UK. Immediate start available if you are interested in joining our team. Location of the position Merston site, Natures Way Foods Ltd, Chichester Food Park, Bognor Road, PO20 1NW Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £19,500 to £21,500pa with an additional shift allowance COVID-19 considerations: We operate a COVID safe environment for all of our staff and visitors #INDCRITICAL