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Hygiene Assistant

MacSween
Loanhead Full-time
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Post: HYGIENE ASSISTANT

Hours/Place of Work: Production\-Monday to Friday, *6pm \- 3am*

Rate of pay: £13\.45 per hour (Shift allownve £4\.48 per hour for hours worked 10pm \- 3am)

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Macsween Ltd, Loanhead, Edinburgh EH20 9LZ
Our Company

We are successful producer of haggis, vegetarian haggis and black pudding products, widely available throughout the year and for all of those special occasions too. Due to the ongoing growth of our business, we now wish to enhance our fabulous Production Operatives teams. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join Macsween Ltd., one of Scotland’s best known and loved food brands!

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail\-oriented Hygiene Assistant to join our excellent Hygiene Team working for one of Scotland's best loved food brands \- Macsween Ltd.

The ideal candidate will effectively carry out hygiene operations, internal and external. You will be responsible for ensuring that storage areas and equipment where required are stripped, cleaned and reassembled in accordance with recognised procedures, practices, always maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, including Company Procedures and Health \& Safety to continually produce safe food. This position requires a commitment to quality and safety, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Duties

Carry out scheduled daily cleaning tasks.

Cleaning of processing equipment and production lines to meet required standards which are measured through testing of samples.

Assist the Hygiene Manager and Technical Department for site visits and audits.

Ensuring that cleaning and personal protective equipment is always functioning correctly by doing regular checks.

Responsible for site deep cleaning to the required levels, with use of cleaning instructions and schedules.

Ensuring all paperwork is correctly completed.

Conduct all duties in compliance with the appropriate regulatory requirements.

Willing to take on responsibility and new challenges.

Able to work effectively to timescales.

Perform any other reasonable duties requested from time to time.

Experience

  • Previous experience in food production is desirable, particularly within a HACCP\-compliant facility.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices and regulations.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.

  • Basic mathematical skills for accurate data recording and calculations.

  • Candidates should be proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn new skills in a dynamic work environment.
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Benefits:
  • Generous holiday package \- with an additional bunk\-off Birthday!

  • Health \& wellbeing support package

  • Death in Service (3 x annual salary)

  • Free on\-site parking

  • Discounted products
Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £13\.45 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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