Job Title: Packing Room Operative
Responsible to: Team Leader / Team Manager
Main Role:
To ensure the packing room and surrounding production areas are kept clean, safe, and hygienic to a high standard. The role involves cleaning and sanitising equipment, floors, surfaces, utensils, and other areas within the packing room, following company hygiene procedures, food safety requirements, Health & Safety procedures, and COSHH regulations.
Main Duties:
· Clean and sanitise the packing room, equipment, tables, work surfaces, trays, trolleys, utensils, floors, and other areas as required.
· Carry out cleaning during hygiene windows and between product changes to prevent cross-contamination.
· Remove food debris and waste and ensure the packing room is kept clean, tidy, and organised.
· Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly, following COSHH requirements and colour-coded cleaning procedures.
· Check cleaning equipment and materials are in good condition and report when replacements or additional supplies are needed.
· Complete hygiene checklists and cleaning records accurately as required.
· Follow all food safety, hygiene, Health & Safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
· Report any hygiene, cleaning, equipment, maintenance, or food safety issues to the Hygiene Team Leader or Management.
· Assist with waste disposal, laundry duties, and cleaning other areas of the factory when required.
· Ensure cleaned equipment is properly sanitised and returned to the correct area.
· Carry out any other duties required by the Hygiene Team Leader or Management Team, providing appropriate training has been carried out.
Key Skills:
· Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
· Ability to follow cleaning, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
· Understanding of safe use of cleaning chemicals and COSHH requirements.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment.
· Ability to carry out physical and repetitive cleaning tasks.
· Good communication and teamwork skills.
· Reliable, organised, and willing to assist other departments when required.
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday – 10pm to 6am (30-minute unpaid break)
Contracted Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term (6 Months)
Positions Available:
2