Site Services Operator

Job Title: Site Services Operator

Location: Andover

Salary: £26,549.00 per annum

Permanent Contract - 39 hours per week

About the Role

• Reporting to the Site Services Supervisor, the Site Services Operative will be responsible for the completion of activities; including cleaning, inspection and a level of maintenance of equipment and infrastructure across all areas of the site.

• To be actively involved in all aspects of the site hygiene programme, at Premier Foods Andover promoting a culture of continuous improvement in hygiene standards and processes, to support ; the site in achieving and maintaining the appropriate hygiene standards for food manufacture, in order to meet both legislation and customer requirements.

Safety and Quality

• Following SOPs and safe systems of work, as provided / instructed.
• Knowledge of COSHH / MSDS requirements and associated risks.
• Encourage a culture of high site hygiene standards, leading by example.
• Personally demonstrate the correct safety behaviours, ensuring safe operating practices are followed in areas of responsibility.
• Encourage a culture that enhances behavioural awareness to reduce accidents and near misses.

Operations Management

• Undertake specialist cleaning activities to drive improvement in site standards.
• Identify record and effectively communicate areas of risk relating to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and Operational Performance, whilst completing cleaning activities.
• Complete records of cleaning activities in a timely manner, for due diligence.
• Support efficient operation and control of all resources in cleaning activities.
• Act as a clear role model, demonstrating the behavioural standards expected of employees

Waste Management and Environmental

• Environmental cleaning tasks throughout the site including working at height;
• Pro-active waste management and reduction
• Operation of Compactors, Balers, Mechanical tippers.

Pest Control

• Have a pro-active approach to due diligence processes to reduce and eliminate pest activity.
• Follow up pest / hygiene related non-conformances on My Compliance as appropriate
• Escalate any pest sighting to Technical

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives for improving hygiene, GMP, food safety and environmental impact, within the roles scope.

Communication

• As part of the Technical Team liaise with colleagues within and across other functions (Logistics, Production, Engineering) to ensure hygiene, quality or GMP concerns are appreciated.

Training and Specialised tasks

• Working at height training and elevated work platforms
• Jet washing
• FLT and rider truck training *Some Operatives only
• Cleaning substances training
• Food Safety understanding (Level 2 HACCP training is provided)
• Pesticide training: i.e., the use and correct application of weed killers (training is provided)
• External vegetation maintenance (strimming, grass cutting & weed maintenance)

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The Benefits and Perks...

• 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

• Contributory pension up to 7.5%
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support
• Sharesave scheme
• Online shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work scheme

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. 

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.