Hygiene Operative

Finsbury Food Group; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts via Benefits Hub

Refer a Friend Scheme (£300 referral)

Employee Recognition Awards

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Finsbury Food Group is seeking an enthusiastic Hygiene Operative to join our production site in the UK. You will be responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and hygiene of production areas, machinery, and the factory floor to ensure compliance with our strict standards.

The role requires physically fit individuals with hands-on experience in hygiene or industrial cleaning within FMCG environments. You will work as part of a team, follow schedules, complete paperwork, and uphold our company values.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of production areas, equipment, and factory floor.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure areas are cleaned to required standards.
• Carry out hygiene duties including deep cleaning tasks and shutdown cleans as trained.
• Complete hygiene and compliance paperwork accurately and on time.
• Work closely with team, communicate effectively and support colleagues to meet hygiene targets.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Industrial cleaning

FMCG experience

Physically fit

Hard-working

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Timekeeping

Job description

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival!
• Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
• Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform!
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – T&C’s dependent)
• Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course!)
• An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more!

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to allow quality time with your new arrival!
• Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
• Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform!
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – T&C’s dependent)
• Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course!)
• An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more!

Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!

This is 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 to allow quality time with your new arrival!
• Enhanced Pension Scheme for our employees
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
• Retail discounts accessible via our Benefits Hub platform!
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – T&C’s dependent)
• Employee Recognition Awards Extensive Learning & Development opportunities (including opportunities for sponsored professional memberships and our own in-house development course!)
• An opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation. Head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more!

Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK, and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Our continued success is built entirely on the talented people who work here, so employee development is important to us because everyone is a valued member of the team, and we want every individual to have the skills and capabilities to achieve both your own personal goals and our business goals. We want good people to join our company, to help our company continue to go from strength to strength. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!