Hygiene Operative

Sodexo; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Hygiene Operative to join their team in Castle Cary. The role involves daily cleaning tasks, waste management, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate is flexible, has good communication skills, and is willing to learn. Full training will be provided. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Discounts across retailers

Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cleaning tasks across the site.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, surfaces, and equipment.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling.
• Respond promptly to ad-hoc cleaning requests.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Hygiene Operative

Location: Mars Pet Care, Oak Tree Meadow, Blackworthy Road, Castle Cary, BA7 7PH

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Rate: £12.70 per hour

Benefits: Opportunities for career development, plus access to the Sodexo employee benefits package

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

Sodexo is seeking a dedicated Hygiene Operative to join our team at a prestigious corporate client site. We value our people for who they are, and in this role you’ll be part of a supportive team where your attention to detail and commitment to high standards truly make a difference.

What you’ll do:

• Completing daily cleaning tasks across the site, including offices, communal areas, washrooms, corridors, and production-adjacent spaces.
• Maintaining cleanliness of floors, surfaces, touchpoints, and equipment in line with site hygiene standards.
• Managing waste disposal, recycling, and restocking consumables where required.
• Responding promptly to ad-hoc cleaning requests to support site activities and ensure a spotless environment.
• Following all health, safety, and sanitation procedures to help keep the workplace safe for colleagues and visitors.

What you’ll bring:

• Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential—full training will be provided.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A flexible attitude and willingness to take on a variety of cleaning tasks throughout the day.
• Good spoken and written communication skills and a positive, proactive approach to work.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life’s larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-­Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.