Hygiene Assistant Pm Shift (Bedford Depot)

Hygiene Assistant

£12.09 per hour

PM Shift 2pm - 10pm

40 hours per week - 5/7 days

The purpose of the role is the cleaning of specified areas of work within the department.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

Key knowledge & behaviours:

• Assist in carrying out all cleaning operations within the Department in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• The control of all cleaning materials (e.g., equipment, chemicals etc.) within the department
• Ensuring that all approved methods and systems with regard to food handling/hygiene are adhered to within the department, in order to prevent contamination/spoilage of product.
• Maintaining the highest level of general cleanliness in accordance with departmental cleaning schedules
• Ensuring that all equipment, fixtures, and fittings are maintained in good working order and are used in the approved manner.
• Ensuring that all areas of work are kept clean and tidy
• Adherence to company policy, systems, and procedures with reference to safety, food hygiene, personal hygiene and security.
• Any other duties as requested by line management

• Excellent reading, writing and mathematical skills
• Good communication skills, able to ask questions, seek and clarify information
• Demonstrative enthusiasm to learn new experiences and be supportive of and part of a hard working team
• Keenness to be productive, adding value to their team and explore and exploit all self development opportunities
• Enthusiasm to undertake all blended learning opportunities and undertake all organised training sessions
• Flexible in approach and willing to maximise the opportunity

What's in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

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Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.