Hygiene Operative

Hygiene Operative

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham NR21 8AF 

Position type: Permanent Full-Time 

Hours: 40.25

Shift Pattern: Monday - Sunday, 4 on 4 off, 06:00 - 18:00

Pay range: £13.09 /hour (£27,397.37 salary equivalent)

Breaks: 30 minutes paid and 30 minutes unpaid 

Closing Date: 24/11/2025 

Interviews will take place week commencing 24/11/2025

• Maintain high standards of cleaning and housekeeping, following all site schedules, work instructions, and mould wash procedures.
• Ensure segregation between clean and dirty trays/utensils; maintain cleaning equipment in good condition.
• Record completed cleaning activities and report incomplete tasks for corrective action.
• Segregate and dispose of waste, out-of-spec products, and recyclables correctly.
• Report food safety, pest, or environmental issues and any non-conformances to the Hygiene Coordinator.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, legislative, and company regulations.
• Follow HACCP guidelines, job-specific instructions, and training.
• Keep critical equipment clean, safe, and ready for operation to meet departmental KPIs.

Essentials:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Enthusiastic, determined, and flexible
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Highly motivated and well-organised
• Problem-solving skills and confident decision-making
• Adaptable to change and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Desirables:

• Previous experience in hygiene or cleaning within food manufacturing or similar environment
• Basic Food Hygiene, HACCP, or COSHH certification
• Experience working within a Hygiene Team

• Pension – 4% employer plus Life Assurance at 4 times salary.
• 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 23.5 days with service. 
• Paycare Health Care Cash Plan – annual allowance for your dental, optical, chiropractic, counselling and much more!
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work and electric car schemes. (subject to criteria).

Kinnerton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview, which will include a factory tour.  

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.