Factory Hygiene Operative - Tues-Sat Night Shift (23:00-07:00)

Whitworths; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Workplace pension

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

Whitworths is seeking a Hygiene Operative to help keep our Irthlingborough site clean, safe and ready to deliver daily. You will perform scheduled cleaning, assist with reactive tasks, manage waste and laundry, and maintain accurate hygiene records.

The role supports audits and works with Hygiene, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth running. Experience in food manufacturing and a Food Safety Level 2 qualification are advantageous but not essential; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and ready to get stuck in.
• Proud of delivering consistently high standards.
• Organised and able to complete tasks to schedule.
• Flexible when priorities change.
• Committed to safe working and accurate record‑keeping.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks daily, weekly and periodically across the site.
• Assist with reactive cleaning when extra help is needed.
• Collect and segregate site waste.
• Manage daily laundry requirements and litter-picking duties.
• Maintain hygiene records accurately and on time.
• Follow food safety, personal hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Support visits by customers and external audits.
• Collaborate with Hygiene, Operations and Supply Chain teams to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Team player

Flexible

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Level 2 qualification

Job description

About The Role

Hygiene Operative

Spotless standards don’t happen by accident.

At Whitworths, quality starts long before our products reach the shelves. We’re looking for a reliable, energetic Hygiene Operative to help keep our Irthlingborough site clean, safe and ready to deliver—every day.

This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail matters. From our factories and warehouses to offices, facilities and outdoor areas, you’ll play an essential part in maintaining the high standards our people, customers and auditors expect.

What you’ll be doing

• Completing scheduled daily, weekly and periodic cleaning across the site
• Supporting with reactive cleaning when extra help is needed
• Collecting, segregating site waste
• Managing daily laundry requirements and litter-picking duties
• Completing hygiene records accurately and on timeSiou
• Following all food safety, personal hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Supporting customer visits and external audits
• Working closely with colleagues across Hygiene, Operations and Supply Chain to keep things running smoothly

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to know everything on day one—we’ll help you learn. What matters most is that you are:

• Self-motivated and ready to get stuck in
• Proud of delivering consistently high standards
• Organised and able to complete tasks to schedule
• Flexible when priorities change
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Committed to safe working and accurate record‑keeping

Experience in food manufacturing and a Food Safety Level 2 qualification would be an advantage, but they are not essential.

Why Whitworths?

We’ve been bringing great food to people for over 140 years—but we’re firmly focused on the future. You’ll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued, good work is recognised and there are opportunities to grow, including potential progression within our Hygiene team.

If you take pride in doing a thorough job and believe that “clean enough” is never quite good enough, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.

• You will receive a competitive salary
• 33 days holiday
• a workplace pension
• access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits