Food Safety & Hygiene Operative

Reports to: Technical Manager Department: Quality Assurance / Technical Location: West Midlands Hours: 40 hours per week (days & backs) Job Purpose The Food Safety & Hygiene Operative is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, sanitation, environmental control and contamination prevention within a blended powder manufacturing facility. Working as part of the Quality Assurance team, the role supports the site's hygiene strategy by ensuring compliance with food safety legislation, HACCP principles, GMP, BRCGS Food Safety requirements, customer standards and internal quality systems. Operating within a waterless, nut-free manufacturing environment, the role focuses on effective dry-cleaning techniques, allergen control, pathogen risk reduction and environmental hygiene to protect product safety and quality. The post holder plays a key role in supporting hygiene verification, microbiological monitoring and continuous improvement while promoting a strong food safety culture. Key Responsibilities Hygiene Operations * Complete scheduled hygiene activities across production, packing, warehouse and associated manufacturing areas using approved waterless cleaning procedures. * Clean production equipment, contact surfaces, floors, structures and storage areas to defined hygiene standards. * Remove product residues, powder build-up, allergen residues, microbiological risks and other potential contami...