Production Hygiene Operative - Newcastle upon Tyne

Join the family

We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful.
 
We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Pay Rates

Hourly Rates: £9.161 rising to £9.617 after approx. 3 months (Sunday’s are paid at double time)

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

Hours: 20

Shifts: We are looking for Production Hygiene Operatives to join us at Balliol! This is a temporary contract(3 months) and you will be working 20 hours per week, shift patterns are Saturday 09:00-18:00 and Sunday 06:00-18:00.

Contract: Temp (3 months)

Job Description

As a Hygiene Operative, you’ll work as part of a close-knit team and play a major part in delivering some of the nation’s much loved products. You will be part of a large team deep cleaning the factory during non-Production hours. Everyone has a passion for quality and follows all the correct processes and procedures to ensure the best products are produced in a clean and food safe environment and our customers are satisfied.

 

Key Requirements:

• Ability to follow clear procedures and processes including correct safe use of PPE
• Comfortable with cleaning, using chemicals, physical work including long periods of standing, lifting and carrying
• No evidence of respiratory problems (as working in a bakery environment has exposure to flour and dust and would not suit individuals with respiratory problems)
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK (e.g. Valid VISA or Work Permit for non EEC residents)
• Flexible in availability for working hours (as may be required to work different shifts each week, or asked to work overtime)

Skills

• Experience in cleaning within a role
• Comfortable with long periods of standing, lifting and carrying
• Comfortable with working in a food environment
• No evidence of respiratory problems (as working in a bakery environment has exposure to flour and dust and would not suit individuals with respiratory problems)
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK (e.g. Valid VISA or Work Permit for non EEC residents)
• Flexible in availability for working hours (as may be required to work different shifts each week, or asked to work overtime).

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee Staff Discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement starts with 4.2 weeks, in addition to bank holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 6 weeks after 25 years’ service. (Pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible for our profit share scheme where the company distributes 10% of its profits and allows you to share in the success of the business
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump sum payment equal to one and a half years’ salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

Other benefits include:

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

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