Danish Crown UK Ltd.
Production Operative - Hygiene Nights (Bugle, GB, PL26-8RR)
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Production Operative – Hygiene Nights
Play a vital role in upholding our world-class food safety standards by executing precision deep-cleaning of factory machinery during our night shift operations.
What you will be doing
Working overnight from Monday to Friday (22:30 - 06:30) within our QEHS & Sustainability business unit, you will ensure our production facility is pristine, safe, and ready for daily operation. While this position does not have direct reports, you will be fully responsible for meeting critical technical hygiene goals.
- Strip down, deep clean, and reassemble technical factory equipment, including dolavs, tanks, and racks, to the highest standards.
- Clean all internal factory areas thoroughly in complete compliance with our hygiene management system and general manufacturing practices (GMP).
- Take personal responsibility for food safety protocols, performing necessary manual handling and heavy lifting tasks safely.
- Operate safely within company health and safety standards at all times while supporting team technical goals.
What you will bring
We are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and understand how vital attention to detail is to food safety. No formal educational background is required, as we highly value a strong work ethic and a passionate commitment to learn.
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Experience
- Prior experience working within a food manufacturing environment or a dedicated hygiene role is highly positive, though not strictly required if you possess the right drive.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- A positive and hardworking attitude.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Hard Skills
- Acute attention to detail to ensure food safety isn't compromised.
- The physical capability to handle lifting and manual handling.
- The ability to consistently follow technical instructions and safety procedures.
Why join us
With a starting salary of £28,738 this permanent, full-time night shift role offers you the autonomy to take ownership of your workspace and make a direct impact on our technical standards. Joining our QEHS & Sustainability team means entering a stable, supportive environment where your hard work is valued, allowing you to build a rewarding career within a critical business category.
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Please note that our facility is situated in a rural setting with limited public transport options overnight, making reliable personal transport essential. In return, you will enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule and the opportunity to grow alongside a collaborative and ambitious team.
About Us
Danish Crown UK is a business built on trust, teamwork and ambition. We exist to deliver food that people believe in, and we know that takes strong leadership and collaborative cultures.
Our leadership principles guide us. We act for the good of the whole organisation. We hire brilliant people and help them grow. We are ambitious, curious and open to new ideas. We build trust by accepting mistakes as part of development. We believe real leadership is earned through example, not title.
Whoever joins us will help create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, challenge old ways of working and stretch themselves to achieve more. If that sounds like the environment where you thrive, we would love to hear from you.
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