Direct Seafoods London forms part of the Bidfresh Group, a principal British supplier of fresh produce to the catering industry; a national supplier with strong local heritage. The spectrum of our client base reaches from small independents to large national accounts.
A bit about this role
As one of our Hygiene Operatives you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers are kept safe by keeping our working environment clean. Being a food environment we take hygiene very seriously, you will need to ensure you comply with strict hygiene standards at all times. You will be responsible for the cleanliness of our production areas, machinery and external areas of the site. This will be anything from a full deep clean which will involve taking machinery apart, using chemicals and routine daily cleaning. As you can imagine, this role is naturally physical which will help keep you fit where you are on your feet moving around throughout the shift. The aim of this role is to keep everything spotless, signed off and maintained to the highest standard to help ensure we continue to achieve our BRC accreditation.
- Previous food warehouse and cleaning experience would be advantageous, preferably in a fresh produce/chilled environment, however not essential as full training will be given
- Good time management, punctual and reliable
- You must be physically fit and healthy as the role requires you to be able lift objects up to 20 kilograms
- Accurate, with good organisational skills
- Demonstrates drive and positive approach to work
- Team player
- Flexible approach
- Willingness to learn
- Able to work well independently, enthusiastic and self-motivated
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 6am - 2:30pm, 40 hrs. per week
The Bidfresh journey
We’re Bidfresh. A fast growing team of fresh food experts in a collection of regional businesses across the UK. We’re a big business with big ambitions. We succeed by focusing on the detail. By going the extra mile to find the best products. By building relationships with our partners. And by going further to support our teams to develop and grow. Our work is full of excitement, care and a big sense of achievement. And our ‘Fresh’ values guide the way. Make our journey, your journey, and take your first small steps towards a big career adventure.
Rewards and benefits
We’ve created a benefits package that is designed to support you and reward your hard work. Every employee (subject to completion of probation) is automatically entitled to:
- Discounts: Save on Bidfresh products, high street shopping, travel, and cinema tickets
- Free parking: Free parking at our sites
- Health care cash plan: Access to a health care cash plan
- Confidential support and counselling: Access to free confidential support and counselling
- Pension scheme: Access to a pension scheme
- A minimum of 30 days holiday entitlement
