Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10,000 employees in over 85 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, near Sittingbourne, Kent, we are looking for a:

Hygiene Operative - Nights

Sittingbourne UK

Your Mission

Reporting to the Night Shift Hygiene Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning industrial food production machinery to meticulous standards.

What you will do

• Carry out nightly cleaning operations of the plant to ensure factory environment is suitable for production of safe, legal and quality foodstuffs.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Follow all Health and Safety Practices
• Carry out all duties as assigned by the Night Shift Hygiene Supervisor, including hygienic cleaning of equipment, fabrication and communal areas.
• Ensure safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Strip down of machinery and pipework to ensure that all parts of the equipment can be hygienically cleaned inside and out.
• Work at different heights to fully clean production machinery.
• Operate hot and cold Jet washers.
• Operate foaming machine and chemical spray trolleys.
• Use cleaning chemicals in a safe manner and in line with work instructions.
• Use and refill of dosing stations.

What we expect from you

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Effective communication with other staff members.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions reflected in both written and verbal formats.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and multi-tasking
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the food industry.
• Self-motivated and a good work ethic.
• Ability to work unsupervised.  

What you can expect from Puratos

• £13.46 per hour.
• 5% bonus scheme.
• Core hours will 22:00 – 06:00, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Permanent full-time role.
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Comprehensive training and support, with 4 training days planned for every worker in 2025.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A positive and inclusive work environment.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

If you'd like to know a bit more about what we do at Puratos Fourayes follow this link:  https://www.puratos.co.uk/en/about-puratos/puratos-fourayes