Ref: GEM-MF-HYG
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: £12.21pd
Location: Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear
Closing Date: 08/06/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently working with a client based in Houghton Le Spring who are experiencing exciting growth in their Food Manufacturing business. We have a number of roles available with immediate starts for Hygiene Operatives to pack large or small quantities in all types of packaging on different lines that have been requested by the customer. This is a great opportunity for people in the local areas to join a company that is looking to invest their time into people’s long-term careers, feel free to call us for a confidential chat around the different roles we have!

Duties
• Handling the sites waste streams, this includes collation of card and poly for bailing.
• Transfer of DMR (dry mixed recycling) into collation bins, organizing food waste
• Cleaning of waste bins with jet was
• Organization of the sites collections bins and ensure that they are at the correct collection point ready for collection
• Keeping the waste collection points clean and tidy to prevent any pest issue
• Emptying of the LEV extractions and cleaning of the areas
• Filling the compactor with waste that cannot be recycled
• Ensure that the compactor area is clean and free of debris
• Litter picking and sweeping of yard to ensure that the drains do not become blocked with leaves etc.
• Gritting the yard and car park with salt when required
• Assisting with general hygiene as required

Required knowledge, skills or experience
• Fork lift licence would be an advantage

Additional Information
• This is predominantly an outside role and involves manual lifting

Location: Houghton Le Spring

Hours of work:
• Days – Monday to Friday 7am – 3pm
• Lates – Monday to Friday 3pm – 11pm

Rates of pay:
• Days – £12.21ph
• Lates – £13.70ph

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.
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If you’re interested in learning more about this role please contact us on 01915872999 or email info@gempartnership.com or alternatively please visit our website to view and apply for roles https://www.gempartnership.com/