Hygiene Operative inNorth Yorkshire inNorth Yorkshire PUBLISHED 1 JUL 2024

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Hygiene Operative (Nights)


Humdinger, Sherburn in Elmet


About The Role


Kinnerton Confectionery is looking for someone with Hygiene Operative experience, who can maintain high standards of cleaning and housekeeping preferably with experience within a food manufacturing environment, however, full training will be given.

Hours 40

Shift Pattern Sunday - Thursday, 2200 - 0600

Pay £13.33

Breaks 1 x 15 minutes & 1 x 30 minutes (PAID)

  • Maintain high standards of cleaning, and housekeeping and adhere to all relevant site & job cleaning schedules and work instructions.
  • Record the completion of relevant cleaning activities and ensure due diligence by Company Procedures. Also, responsibility to report and record incomplete tasks and duties, to ensure effective corrective action may be managed for critical tasks.
  • To ensure effective segregation and correct disposal of the out-of-spec product, waste, recyclable materials etc.
  • To identify and communicate any food safety, pests or environmental issues with Management.
  • To adhere to the company’s health and safety policies and The Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • To follow all job-specific and HACCP instructions, training, guidelines, and briefings.
  • To ensure key, critical plant and equipment are clean and available for operating safely and hygienically to contribute efficiently as part of a team to achieve the departmental KPIs.
  • To share knowledge and/or best practice with other team members.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work using own initiative.
  • Good organisational skills
  • To make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous experience in hygiene/cleaning within a food manufacturing or similar environment is desirable, however, full training will be given.
  • Safe Working with Chemicals/ COSHH Training or knowledge/willingness to take on training provided by Kinnerton.
  • Desirable - Experience working within a hygiene team.
  • Willing to learn
  • Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Enjoy the security of a pension scheme and life assurance at x4 basic salary.
  • Company-Paid Health Care Cash Plan Access to a comprehensive Health Care Cash Plan through Paycare, with additional rewards for high street and retailer discounts.
  • Paid Breaks
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme Purchase an extra 5 days of leave per year.
  • Charity Involvement Engage in charity fundraising and team events, with an extra day of paid leave for charity/community work.
  • Staff Shop Discounts Access exclusive discounts through our staff shops.
  • Employee Values Awards Recognize and celebrate our team's dedication.
  • Referral Bonus Vouchers Benefit from referral bonuses for bringing in top talent
  • Training and Development Opportunities Invest in your growth with ongoing training and development.
  • Bespoke Training for New Factory Workers Tailored training to ensure a seamless integration.
  • Free Parking Enjoy hassle-free parking at all our manufacturing sites and offices.
  • Excellent Facilities Relish in top-notch facilities, including a well-appointed canteen.
  • ESG Commitment Be part of our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and the planet.
  • Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support Avail assistance through Grocery Aid, supporting our community and promoting well-being.


At Humdinger (formally Kinnerton Confectionery), we transform snacking and chocolate into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

Our manufacturing site is based in Sherburn in Elmet. 

What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation. 

Join us at Humdinger, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience. 

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team, if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an onsite one stage interview process which may include a factory tour.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.

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Hygiene Operative (Nights)

Humdinger, Sherburn in Elmet

About The Role

Kinnerton Confectionery is looking for someone with Hygiene Operative experience, who can maintain high standards of cleaning and housekeeping preferably with experience within a food manufacturing environment, however, full training will be given.

Hours 40

Shift Pattern Sunday - Thursday, 2200 - 0600

Pay £13.33

Breaks 1 x 15 minutes & 1 x 30 minutes (PAID)

  • Maintain high standards of cleaning, and housekeeping and adhere to all relevant site & job cleaning schedules and work instructions.
  • Record the completion of relevant cleaning activities and ensure due diligence by Company Procedures. Also, responsibility to report and record incomplete tasks and duties, to ensure effective corrective action may be managed for critical tasks.
  • To ensure effective segregation and correct disposal of the out-of-spec product, waste, recyclable materials etc.
  • To identify and communicate any food safety, pests or environmental issues with Management.
  • To adhere to the company’s health and safety policies and The Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • To follow all job-specific and HACCP instructions, training, guidelines, and briefings.
  • To ensure key, critical plant and equipment are clean and available for operating safely and hygienically to contribute efficiently as part of a team to achieve the departmental KPIs.
  • To share knowledge and/or best practice with other team members.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work using own initiative.
  • Good organisational skills
  • To make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous experience in hygiene/cleaning within a food manufacturing or similar environment is desirable, however, full training will be given.
  • Safe Working with Chemicals/ COSHH Training or knowledge/willingness to take on training provided by Kinnerton.
  • Desirable - Experience working within a hygiene team.
  • Willing to learn
  • Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Enjoy the security of a pension scheme and life assurance at x4 basic salary.
  • Company-Paid Health Care Cash Plan Access to a comprehensive Health Care Cash Plan through Paycare, with additional rewards for high street and retailer discounts.
  • Paid Breaks
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme Purchase an extra 5 days of leave per year.
  • Charity Involvement Engage in charity fundraising and team events, with an extra day of paid leave for charity/community work.
  • Staff Shop Discounts Access exclusive discounts through our staff shops.
  • Employee Values Awards Recognize and celebrate our team's dedication.
  • Referral Bonus Vouchers Benefit from referral bonuses for bringing in top talent
  • Training and Development Opportunities Invest in your growth with ongoing training and development.
  • Bespoke Training for New Factory Workers Tailored training to ensure a seamless integration.
  • Free Parking Enjoy hassle-free parking at all our manufacturing sites and offices.
  • Excellent Facilities Relish in top-notch facilities, including a well-appointed canteen.
  • ESG Commitment Be part of our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and the planet.
  • Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support Avail assistance through Grocery Aid, supporting our community and promoting well-being.

At Humdinger (formally Kinnerton Confectionery), we transform snacking and chocolate into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Our manufacturing site is based in Sherburn in Elmet.

What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation.

Join us at Humdinger, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team, if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an onsite one stage interview process which may include a factory tour.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.

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