Senior Hygiene Operative - Edinburgh
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH11 4HN |
| Company: | Reed Talent Solutions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FBC00302-339668 |
Summary
About us
Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)!
FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.
The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
The role
• Provide guidance and support to Hygiene Team Operators on cleaning techniques, equipment usage, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Train new starters on hygiene procedures and give performance feedback to the Hygiene Supervisor or Manager.
• Allocate cleaning tasks, ensure the cleaning schedule is followed to the required standard, and complete hygiene documentation accurately
Key accountabilities
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members, ensuring they work efficiently and safely in line with company procedures.
• Ensure cleaning schedules, including high-level cleaning, are completed on time.
• Conduct post-cleaning inspections to confirm standards are met.
• Train new starters and keep the Hygiene Supervisor updated on their progress and performance.
• Deliver training on hygiene equipment such as steam cleaners, floor scrubbers, and chemical dosing systems.
• Carry out cleaning tasks at height and with chemicals.
• Support adherence to site Health and Safety requirements by promoting safe behaviours.
• Help manage labour resources effectively, including arranging cover for holidays and absences.
• Provide cover for the Hygiene Supervisor when required.
• Keep the Hygiene Supervisor informed of all relevant updates and issues.
Skills & experience
- Organisational Skills – Ability to plan and coordinate tasks and resources effectively.
- Attention to Detail – Ensure all cleaning tasks meet the required hygiene standards.
- Reliability and Punctuality – Strong attendance and timekeeping record.
- Training and Coaching – Capable of developing team members to improve hygiene performance.
- Supervisory Experience – Comfortable leading and managing a small team.
- Numeracy and Literacy – Good basic skills in both areas.
- Industry Knowledge – Experience in the food industry, ideally in a hygiene-related role.
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