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: