Hygiene Operative

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Hygiene Operative to join our Hygiene Team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

For over 35 years, Kara has supplied delicious wholesale bakery products across the UK. As part of the wider [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are committed to ensuring our bakeries operate to the highest hygiene and food safety standards every day.

As a Hygiene Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring our production site remains clean, safe, and ready for operation. You will work across all production areas, following strict hygiene procedures and maintaining exceptional standards that help us consistently meet customer and audit expectations.

What you’ll actually do

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of production areas, equipment, and the factory floor. You will follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure all areas are cleaned to the required standards and ready for production.

You will carry out physical, hands-on hygiene duties, including deep cleaning tasks and shutdown cleans where required (training provided). Some high-level and industrial cleaning may be involved depending on skills and training.

You will complete all hygiene and compliance paperwork accurately and on time, ensuring due diligence is maintained at all times. You will work to tight schedules, follow safe systems of work, and maintain good housekeeping and “clean as you go” practices throughout your shift.

You will also work closely with your team, communicating effectively and supporting colleagues to meet hygiene targets while demonstrating company values at all times.

Ideally this is you

• Previous hygiene or industrial cleaning experience (preferred)
• Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments (advantageous)
• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of a hands-on role
• Hard-working, reliable, and willing to put in the effort required
• Strong attention to detail with a conscientious approach
• Good communication skills and a team-player mindset
• Able to work independently when required
• Good timekeeping and attendance

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts via Benefits Hub
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300)
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities
• Opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation.

Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!

For more information, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or visit Finsbury Benefits.