Hygiene Operative - Plympton

The Best Connection Group Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Weekly pay

Online payslips

28 days paid annual leave pro-rata

Pension contribution

Permanent opportunities

Ongoing assignments

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited in the Devon area is recruiting Production and Hygiene Operatives for a temporary role with the potential to go permanent after a successful trial.

You will work on production lines, then clean and sanitise lines and equipment, maintaining strict hygiene standards and following food safety procedures. Full PPE is provided and training is paid.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production, hygiene, or industrial cleaning is advantageous but not essential.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fully paid training provided.
• Compliance with food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work as a production line operative in a food manufacturing environment.
• Clean production lines, machinery, and equipment after production runs.
• Carry out hygiene and deep-cleaning duties across production areas.
• Clean floors, walls, walkways, offices, and welfare areas.
• Ensure all areas meet food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Safe use of cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Work in low-level and confined spaces when required.
• Follow all company procedures and food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Food production experience

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Our client, a leading food production company, is currently recruiting Production and Hygiene Operatives to join their team on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent following a successful trial period.

This role involves working on production lines during operational hours, followed by cleaning and sanitising production lines, machinery, and work areas to maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established business with a strong focus on quality, safety, and staff development.

Full PPE is provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as a production line operative in a food manufacturing environment
• Cleaning production lines, machinery, and equipment after production runs
• Carrying out hygiene and deep‑cleaning duties across production areas
• Cleaning floors, walls, walkways, offices, and welfare areas
• Ensuring all areas meet food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Safe use of cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment
• Working in low‑level and confined spaces when required
• Following all company procedures and food hygiene regulations

Required:

• Previous experience in food production, hygiene, or industrial cleaning is advantageous but not essential
• Fully paid training provided
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual and repetitive tasks, including bending, lifting, stretching, and working in confined spaces
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Pay Rate:

£13.30 per hour

Shift Schedule:

• Day Shift: 07:00-15:00
• Evening Shift: 14:00-22:00
• There may be later finishes depending on production needs.

Benefits of working for this company:

• Free car parking

Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited:

• Weekly pay
• Online payslips
• 28 days paid annual leave pro‑rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Pension contribution
• Possible permanent positions following a successful trial period
• Ongoing assignments