Hygiene Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Richardson Milling is the largest industrial oat miller worldwide and our products are supplied to major brands and household names all over the world.
We employ over 150 people and operate across 3 sites in Bedford, Mile Road, Hudson Road and a distribution centre.
As our business grows we are looking for
Hygiene Operatives
4 on 4 off days only (06.00hrs to 18.00hrs) and 4 on 4 off nights only (18.00hrs to 06.00hrs)
Ideally Experience in similar role – food related background
Level 2 Food Safety / HACCP trained
COSSH trained
Detailed knowledge of the safe use of chemicals and chemical warning symbols
· Operate in a safe manner ensuring that no one is placed at risk of accident or injury during the performing of cleaning and hygiene duties.
· Safely isolate and lock off equipment as required.
· Perform cleaning and hygiene duties according to cleaning schedules, cleaning procedures and / or as otherwise advised.
· Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
· Identify and report any safety, quality, engineering or hygiene issues to superiors – particularly if there is the possibility of injury, food safety or equipment reliability issues or risk of dust in the environment.
· Identify and report any pest or proofing issues that may result in the immediate (or otherwise) ingress of insects or other pests into the product.
· Identify and report any potential foreign body or cross contamination.
· Safely dismantle, store parts and reassemble equipment as directed by procedures or verbal instruction
· Clean equipment within the time allocated and to the required standard – which may be assessed by others.
a. Respecting others’ working areas
b. Respecting good manufacturing and housekeeping practices
· Handle approved chemicals in a safe manner, ensuring splashing and inadvertent contact is minimised to yourself and others
· Handle equipment, utensils, and record sheets with respect
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £20,843.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HONOV22
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hygiene Operative roles across Richardson Milling UK Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,843 - £20,843 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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