Hygiene Operative

Natures Way Foods Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,260-£28,888

Night shift allowance £2,420

Training £3,000

English lessons

Pension 5% match

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Online GP & life cover

Job summary

Natures Way Foods Ltd is hiring a Hygiene Operative in Chichester. The role covers days or nights shifts, with a 14 on/14 off style within a 28‑day cycle, contributing to clean and compliant production lines.

We offer a competitive salary with a night shift allowance, funded training from day one, and additional benefits including English lessons, pension match up to 5%, a health cash plan, and flexible benefits. Candidates based in the UK only.

Qualifications

• Previous hygiene experience in a factory or production environment.
• Positive attitude and motivation to learn new processes.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based manufacturing setting.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• To clean down all production machinery after each production run in compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Maintain high hygiene standards around machine areas for food and operator safety.
• Chemicals handling and cleaning of production machinery and surrounding areas.
• Safe and careful handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Operating and maintaining hygiene equipment.
• Maintaining hygiene records in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Positive attitude

Motivated

Willing to learn

Job description

Overview

Hygiene Operative | Competitive Salary | Days only or Nights only | Chichester

Due to continued growth and high demand for our products, we’re expanding our team and looking for Hygiene Operatives to join us at our state‑of‑the-art manufacturing facility.

This is your chance to be part of a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking company that truly values its people. As a Hygiene Operative, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our production lines running smoothly by ensuring everything is clean, safe, and ready for the next shift – helping us deliver the highest‑quality products to our customers.

Shift pattern

We operate a shift pattern covering days only 7am-7pm or nights only 7pm-7am. You will work a total of 14 days within a 28‑day period. Typically, your working pattern will be as follows:

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Week 2 - Wednesday & Thursday

Responsibilities

What you get from us

• Salary: £27,260- £28,888 (Based on experience)
• Night shift allowance - £2,420
• £3,000 invested in your training from day one
• Free English lessons (if required)
• Employer matched pensionup to 5%
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
• Access to online GP & life assurance

Responsibilities

• To clean down all production machinery after each production run is completed in compliance with our Food hygiene and factory standards ensuring our productions lines are compliant and ready for the next order schedule.
• Maintain high hygiene standards around the machine areas to maintain Food and Operator safety.
• Chemical washing of Production machinery and surrounding areas
• Safe and careful handling of cleaning chemicals
• Operating and maintaining hygiene equipment
• Maintaining accurate and up to date hygiene records in accordance with company procedures

Requirements

• Previous hygiene experience in a factory or production environment
• Positive attitude
• Motivated and driven
• Willing to learn

Qualifications

Our Company

Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make.

Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation.

Our Vision

At Natures Way Foods, our vision is to lead the way in fresh-with care, quality, and purpose at our core. We put customers at the heart of what we do and are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities, and the planet. Driven by innovation and excellence, we deliver the perfect product every time, backed by world‑class manufacturing and passionate people. Guided by our six pillars- Customers, People, Product, Planet, Manufacturing, and Value- we’re not just making food. We’re shaping the future of fresh.

At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh.