Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a Hygiene Team Leader to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. This role is to maintain hygiene standards in the processing plant, associated equipment and peripheral areas of the factory and to organise the Hygiene team ensuring the clean is completed to the required standard, according to the written Cleaning Instructions, in the required time frame. Working hours: 5 days of 7 days Pay: £17.21 per hour Main Responsibilities Utilise and organise members of the hygiene team to ensure cleaning is completed on time to the required standard. Ensure all staff are suitably equipped and trained to perform in their role including agency team members. Escalate to shift manager where tools for the job are not accessible. Ensure correct tools & methods are always used to ensure cleaning is effective while no damage is caused during the cleaning process Ensure that the strip down & rebuild procedures are followed to ensure effective cleaning & eliminate risk of damage. Ensure all sensitive equipment is protected. Ensure efficient and correct use of chemicals. Ensure LOTO processes are followed. Liaise with production/engineering to ensure lines are available to be cleaned and any issues with the plant. Proactively report all damages, issues or concerns to the shift manager and engineering. Deputise for the shift manager. To be a leading example and promotor of positive behavioural safety through participating in and training out Safety Starts with Me observations Skills and Experience Required Chemically trained Basic Food Safety Level 2 Experience of food manufacturing Experience in operating in CIC's procedures. Experience & competency in strip down & rebuild of equipment pre & post hygiene clean. To be able to communicate effectively in a team. What You Will Get In Return An hourly salary of £17.21 per hour, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you'd expect from a market leading business, including: Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership. Annual leave entitlement: 28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum. Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more! Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and subsidised staff transport service from Burton on Trent. About Us Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK's leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell on average around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions which comprise of Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it's not just about lettuce! As well as 2 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps It's an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We're looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!
Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That's why we've taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. xrexnqw We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.
