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Puratos

May 31

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You need to manage customer needs, collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, seek continuous improvement, and drive performance with ambition and responsibility.
  • You will ensure cleanliness, handle allergens carefully, perform traceability checks, collaborate with teams, and follow safety guidelines while training new members in hygiene practices.

Requirements

  • Manage Customer needs: Be able and eager to find out what the internal or external customer wants and needs and to act accordingly; taking the costs and benefits into account. Make the life of the customer easier. Fostering a customer centric culture.
  • Collaborate Effectively: Think and act as one team in a spirit of trust and respect. Be open to different ideas. Work intentionally towards consensus in the achievement of shared objectives. Build formal and informal relationship networks
  • Communicate Effectively: Develop and deliver communications in diverse modes that generate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Improve Continuously: Be passionate about achieving high quality standards for you and Puratos. Constantly look for and taking advantage of improvement opportunities. Propose new ideas and demonstrate openness for change. Build self-awareness and embrace learning and development opportunities.
  • Drive Performance: Show ambition and go the extra mile in achieving expected results; drive sustainable operational excellence through diligent planning, prioritization, monitoring & effective use of resources. Take responsibility for decisions, actions and mistakes. Deal with setbacks and unexpected situations in a positive and confident way.

Responsibilities

  • Championing Cleanliness: Follow structured cleaning schedules and SOPs to ensure all equipment, machinery, and zones are spotless and food-safe.
  • Protecting Food Safety: Handle allergens and raw materials with care, ensuring zero cross-contamination and full compliance with hygiene standards.
  • Quality & Compliance: Carry out traceability checks, surface swabs, and support audits to keep us inspection-ready at all times.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to maintain high standards and support continuous improvement.
  • Safety First: Use chemicals safely, follow health and safety protocols, and help train new team members to uphold our hygiene excellence.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Hygiene Operative.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are Monday to Friday from 22:00 to 06:00.

What is the salary for the Hygiene Operative position?

The salary is £27,500 plus a 25% shift allowance.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Buckingham.

When can I expect to start if selected for this role?

The start date for this position is as soon as possible (ASAP).

What are the main responsibilities of a Hygiene Operative?

The main responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, ensuring food safety, carrying out compliance checks, collaborating with other teams, and following health and safety protocols.

Is previous experience required for this position?

The job description does not specify prior experience, but a passion for cleanliness and safety is essential.

What kind of company is Puratos?

Puratos is a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, emphasizing innovation and community commitment, with over 10,000 employees in more than 70 countries.

What benefits does Puratos offer?

Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, generous pension plan, private medical insurance, up to 5 weeks of annual leave, enhanced sick pay, learning and development programs, wellbeing initiatives, life assurance, income protection, and more.

Are there opportunities for learning and development?

Yes, there are structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.

Does Puratos offer any employee recognition programs?

Yes, there are monthly 'Magic Star' Awards and loyal service awards to celebrate milestones.

Can I refer a friend for this position?

Yes, you can participate in the Refer a Friend Scheme and earn £500 for successful referrals.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

No, Puratos is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Puratos

Offering bakery/patisserie/chocolate products and application expertise for artisans, industry, retailers and QSR.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Puratos is an international group, which offers a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors. We serve artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our headquarters are located in Belgium, where the company was founded in 1919. At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in our lives. We do not take such a responsibility lightly. This is why we aim to help customers be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experience gathered from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. Together, we move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere.