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Hygiene Operative/Industrial Cleaner

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
Salary: £12.50 to £13.5 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 February 2026
Location: Darlington, County Durham, DL14FU
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JN -012026-17063_1767969387

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Summary

Industrial Operative/Hygiene Operative

Industrial Cleaner - Food Warehouse Distribution Centre

As a hygiene Operative /Industrial Cleaner you are to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the food warehouse distribution centre at the end of the supply chain. As a hygiene operative you will have a good knowledge of food colour certificates and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of food safety standards, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.

Hygiene Operative /Industrial Cleaner is critical to protecting food integrity, preventing contamination, and supporting audit readiness at all times.

The Role:

  • Perform industrial cleaning and sanitation of warehouse areas, including:
  • Storage zones
  • Dispatch and loading bays
  • Floors, walls, drains, racking, and equipment
Follow food-grade cleaning procedures in accordance with HACCP, BRC, SALSA, or equivalent food safety standards Correctly use colour-coded cleaning equipment in line with food colour certification requirements Safely handle and use approved industrial and food-safe cleaning chemicals Prevent cross-contamination by adhering strictly to zoning and hygiene controls Complete cleaning schedules, checklists, and required documentation accurately Support internal and external food safety audits Identify and report hygiene risks, damage, pest activity, or non-compliance issues Comply with all health & safety, COSHH, and PPE requirements Work collaboratively with warehouse and quality teams to maintain hygiene standards

Hours of Work

  • Shift pattern: 06:00-18:00 or 18:00-06:00
  • 4 on / 4 off rotation
  • Weekend work required
  • Day and night shifts available
  • Opportunity to take on additional shifts

Pay Rates

  • £12:50 per hour - Days (flat rate)

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

  • Hot meal provided on each shift
  • Secure entrance with personal security
  • Six vending machine drinks provided per shift
  • Locker provision
  • High-quality breakout and rest areas
  • Excellent pay rates
  • 24/7 support from dedicated consultants
  • Pension contributions
  • Online payslips
  • Holiday accrual
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Ongoing assignments

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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