Hygiene Operative

The Role

At Science in Sport (SiS), we take pride in our commitment to excellence in the sports nutrition industry. The role of Hygiene Operative is fundamental to our mission of maintaining a world‑class manufacturing facility, supporting a clean, contamination‑free work environment. By executing hygiene protocols, championing contamination prevention measures, and upholding the highest standards, you play a vital role in shaping the very essence of SiS. Your contributions as Hygiene Operative are not only integral to our operations, but also support our informed sport certification and maintain audit compliance.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 35.1 hours per week, 10 hour days, 4 on 4 off shift basis, 6.00am - 4.00pm

Hourly Pay: £13.45 per hour

Benefits:

• On‑site Gym
• Pension Scheme, employer contribution at 4%
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Product Discount
• Birthday Day off

The Work - Your 4 most important responsibilities:

• Execute and monitor sanitisation protocols in line with set timescales, to ensure all equipment and surfaces meet and exceed hygiene standards, in line with Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
• Being proactive in identifying problems and solutions to maintain a high standard of hygiene across the business, working with various teams.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of hygiene activities, contributing to the traceability and transparency of our processes.
• Adhering to Health & Safety and Quality requirements to ensure a safe working environment.

Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering:

• Maintaining hygiene standards to the highest level and ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI) are followed correctly, within the appropriate timescales.
• Documentation and records completed accurately, in line with processes, SOPs and WI.
• Ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and regulations, to support audit compliance.
• Being proactive in identifying problems and solutions.
• Complying with Health & Safety and Quality requirements, to support a safe and contamination‑free work environment.

Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well:

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a keen eye for detail in executing hygiene protocols, upholding cleanliness standards, and maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage time to ensure that hygiene protocols are executed within specified timelines without compromising quality.
• Initiative: Take proactive measures to identify areas for improvement in hygiene practices.
• Adaptability: Work well in a dynamic manufacturing environment, adapting to evolving hygiene requirements and industry standards.

Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job:

• Low number of hygiene‑related incidents and standard operating procedures being followed, indicating a high level of compliance.
• Accurate and up‑to‑date documentation of all hygiene activities, contributing to transparency and traceability during audits.
• Successful completion of internal and external audits with positive feedback, demonstrating adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• Efficient execution of hygiene protocols within specified timelines without compromising on quality, contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Specific metrics will be set when in role and will be reviewed and built upon regularly. Alongside this, you will be supported with a PDP that will enable you to continue improving your own performance and impact.

Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role:

• Experience within a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Ability to perform hygiene tasks following Standard Operating Procedures with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work without supervision and using own initiative, as well as working part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working and open mindset on learning new skills.
• Good communication and organisation skills, including time management.
• Ability to consider the customer’s needs when prioritising and allocating tasks in the team.