Why join OPM?
OPM Group is an independently family owned self-adhesive label and flexible packaging manufacturer based in Leeds. OPM has an excellent reputation in our industry for innovating by investing in new equipment, technology and processes. All our products are produced to ISO 9001:2015, BRC/IoP Global Standard Food Packaging standards Grade AA and PS9000:2016 and Within a framework of Total Quality GMP Management.
Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to providing great service and excellent quality products, and our supportive and welcoming company culture underpins over 35 years of successful business.
We are committed to creating an engaging and rewarding work environment for all of our employees. You will be instrumental in furthering our reputation for great print and customer service and be part of successful BRC /ISO pharma accredited business who believe in quality, innovation and most of our people!
What to expect from this opportunity:
As a hygiene operative, you will play an important role for OPM as a food and pharma grade accredited factory. You’ll work across all of the print production areas and be responsible for ensuring that all machines and the actual building meet strict standards of hygiene at all times.
What duties will I carry out?
The role will vary and will require you to work across the factory – however the following are likely to be included:
- Carrying out scheduled daily cleaning tasks to meet required standards.
- Deep cleaning of production areas
- Post cleaning checks to make sure everything has been completed properly
- Ensuring that all paperwork is correctly completed
- Making sure that everything you do complies with company procedures for Health & Safety and Hygiene
- Ensuring that your cleaning and personal protective equipment are functioning correctly at all times
- The ability to work effectively under pressure of time
- Reporting any incidents or environmental concerns to your line manager.
What will be expected of me?
You’ll likely have some previous experience of either working as a hygiene operative ideally in a food based sector. You’ll be expected to be able to work across a variety of environments and you’ll be provided with suitable personal protective equipment.
The role is ideal for someone with a high degree of self motivation and initiative; a fair level of fitness is also needed to fulfil the hygiene operative role in order to lift equipment, operate high pressure hoses, ride on floor cleaners etc.
Your communication skills will also need to be good in order both to understand technical cleaning requirements and also to report any issues as they arise in a clear manner.
What can I expect?
You’ll work similar hours to the production staff in OPM although these hours may be occasionally be offset as some of the hygiene operations will take place outside of normal production hours.
The role of hygiene operative may also require you to work weekends when deep cleaning or equipment and production areas are needed.The team in which you work may be small but they need to be highly efficient to get the job done, so you can expect many demands on your time.
What about the pay?
Pay is dependent on previous experience and qualifications already held – which may include
level 2 Food Safety, Health and Safety, HACCP and COSHH. (Training will given if these accreditations are not already held)
What about further training?
There are all sorts of training that will enhance your ability to do the job and also improve your opportunities in the future. As well as those qualifications mentioned above, you might think about manual handling training, risk assessment training.
Training in the most effective and safe use of all cleaning products and equipment will be given at with a full induction programme.
Anything else You might need to know?
Yes, the job of Hygiene Operative is one which is extremely important to the well being of our company and you will be expected to set a positive example to your fellow employees at all time.
Equal Opportunities
OPM Group is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age.
If this exciting opportunity is of further interest please email current CV to [email protected]