Hygiene Operative

About the CompanyABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.Job FunctionIn chill production line area, conduct cleaning and hygiene operations, to deadlines, whilst complying at all times with company operating requirements, especially in respect of quality, health, safety & ethics, traceability, product integrity, labelling and     company, personal & food hygiene rules and legislationIn full compliance with relevant Legal, National, Corporate and Retailer standards and delivering improved quality and hygiene to customers, internal and external and reduced complaints and cost to the organisation.  Main ResponsibilitiesComplete required hygiene activities meeting company standards to planned volume and scheduleEnsure strict adherence to quality, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and allergen handling processesSupport necessary line efficiency through consistent and correct schedule adherence and hygiene practices Keep and maintain appropriate records as required Ensure own familiarity and compliance with company policies and procedures, standards of operation and safe operating proceduresEnsure consistent and timely attendance at workProvide flexibility to meet company operating requirementsProvide pro- and re-active and supportive verbal and written communication to team members, supervisors and managers.Deliver proper use of chemicals, adherence to food and personal safe working practices at all timesEnsure audit readiness Support best team performance, efficiency, service levels and employee engagementInvest in own learning and development and support that of othersSupport trainee development to ensure the ‘next generation’ workforce To ensure all products are sourced and manufactured to the Food Safety & Brand Integrity requirements defined by our customers’ requirements & BRC standards.Required Skills Skills required Speaking, writing and understanding basic spoken and written English language. (This is an essential health & safety, traceability and quality control requirement which will be tested as part of the recruitment process N.B. English language support available)Basic numeracy skillsAttentive to detail – diligent pursuit of best standardsWorking in a chilled environmentFlexible, adaptable and keen to learnLearning and implementing new information quicklyStrong team collaboratorAccreditation Food Hygiene equivalent at minimum level 2