- Location: Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom
PrepWorld is looking for Asset Care Technicians, on Nights.
- The Hygiene Engineer Food Production will be responsible for the removal and replacement of conveyor belts, guards and complex equipment to support Hygiene cleaning tasks.
- Carry out scheduled hygiene tasks as per daily and weekly cleaning schedules and sign off cleaning records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Machine owners for hygiene responsible on shift for ensuring machine food safety and/or health and safety issues are reported.
- Follow all site hygiene, allergen, and food safety procedures, ensuring compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, H&S, and customer standards.
- Act as deputy of Team Leader for the hygiene team as required.
- Perform detailed cleaning and sanitization of all food processing equipment and meet required standards, measured through visual, ATP and environmental sampling.
- Ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is always maintained and functioning correctly.
- Reporting any incidents or environmental concerns to Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager.
- All cleaning materials and tools are placed back in designated area and in good condition at the end of the cleaning.
- Any damage to cleaning equipment or personal protective equipment must be reported to the Hygiene Supervisor.
- Ensure the Log Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure is always taking place.
- Ensure safe use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE) as per COSHH guidelines.
- Ensure safe use of our equipment.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior hygiene operatives.
- Following instructions of Supervisor and Team Leader.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices within the Hygiene Department and site wide as required.
- The role requires alert disposition, working in the vicinity of forklift and moving machinery.
- The role involves manual handling and the ability to withstand working in cold storage conditions on a daily basis.
Who we are looking for:
- Hygiene experience in FMCG High Care environment.
- Suitably trained in basic mechanical maintenance best practices
- Suitably trained and competent to employ safe working and electrical isolation best practices (lock out tag out)
- Intermediateskills in Microsoft Excel and Word data input.
- To have a good level of problem solving.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and workplace hygiene
- Level 2 or higher in Food Safety or equivalent
- COSHH training certification.
- Manual handling and working at height
- Mechanical awareness or basic maintenance skills are an advantage.
- HACCP Experience and/or formal training
- Food Industry or FMCG experience
- High Care work experience
- Proven experience in food manufacturing or a high-care environment.
- Strong understanding of hygiene standards.Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions (CIC), and hygiene schedules.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What we provide in return:
- Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
- Free, on site parking with electric charge points
- Staff events
- Employee recognition awards + prizes
- On site, staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold breakfasts and lunches
- A supportive team
Days of work:
We have two shift options - Sunday to Wednesday Nights, or, Wednesday to Saturday Nights. You will be able to select your preference in the application form.