Hygiene Team Member

Warburtons; Ferrybridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Profit sharing (discretionary)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Company kitchen

Training & development

Job summary

Warburtons is seeking a Distribution Hygiene Team Member to help keep our depot clean, safe and ready to deliver top-quality products. You will join a 24/7 food manufacturing team, learning across hygiene, production and warehouse functions while following strict health and safety standards.

The role offers a permanent contract, full-time hours, and initial training. You will work across days, including weekends, at Ferrybridge with site induction at Wakefield.

Qualifications

• Willing to work a flexible shift pattern (days, nights, weekends).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety and food safety systems (COSHH and basic food hygiene beneficial).
• Ability to work safely and consider the safety of others.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across warehouse, offices and facilities.
• Operate and monitor hygiene practices in a 24/7 food manufacturing environment.
• Work across hygiene, production and warehouse departments, including machinery and equipment.
• Follow health, safety, environment, food safety and hygiene standards (COSHH).
• Report issues or actions required and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Flexibility in shifts

Clear communication

COSHH knowledge

Safety mindset

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in a busy distribution environment? Join the Distribution Team at Warburtons as a Distribution Hygiene Team Member and help keep our depot safe, clean and ready to deliver first-class service to our customers.

Since 1876, we have earned a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products across the UK. We want you to be part of our journey and help us maintain the standards our customers know and trust.

We believe in creating an environment that's inclusive, open and progressive, with opportunities to develop your career while contributing to our success.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent Contract for stability
• Salary: £578.80 per week
• Location: Ferrybridge (with initial start and training at Tuscany Park, Wakefield)
• Hours: Full Time, Permanent, Days (including weekend working)
  

We understand the value of a work-life balance and offer:

• 4 weeks training and onboarding

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)

• Award-winning pension scheme with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%)

• Life assurance

• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough website

• • Continued investment in your personal development
  • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
  • Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service - is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand

What You'll Be Doing

Our Team Member role provides the opportunity to learn new skills within the fast-paced world of food manufacturing. Team Members are an important part of our work family ensuring our quality products are ready to be distributed to our customers.

This role is part of a shift team within a 24/7 food manufacturing operation who support in enabling Warburtons to produce and deliver unbeatable quality products.

Our Team Members are multi-skilled and work across various departments within hygiene, production and warehouse, operating bakery machinery and automated plant equipment – at times autonomously - in a food manufacturing environment.

Health and Safety and Quality are very important to us and we work to Company standards and statutory hygiene standards.

As a Distribution Hygiene Team Member, you'll play an important part in keeping our depot clean, including warehouse, office and facilities. Working closely with colleagues across the operation, your key responsibilities will include:

• Safety First: Work safely at all times, protecting your own safety and that of colleagues and visitors.

• Scheduled Cleaning: Complete planned cleaning and hygiene activities across warehouse, loading, welfare and communal areas.

• Compliance: Follow all relevant health, safety, environment, food safety and hygiene standards, including COSHH requirements.

• Equipment and Chemicals: Use cleaning equipment and chemicals correctly, safely and in line with site procedures.

• Standards and Reporting: Maintain company and statutory hygiene standards, promote good housekeeping and report any issues or actions required.

At Warburtons, we believe in investing in our people. You'll receive a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house teams, helping you build the knowledge and confidence to carry out the role safely and effectively.

Essential Ingredients

• Willing to work a flexible shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays
• Knowledge of health and safety and food safety systems and legislation, including COSHH and basic food hygiene would be beneficial
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work safely and consider the safety of others
• A positive outlook, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team

About Us

As the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 23 distribution sites, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We are striving to be a net-zero business by 2050 and believe in minimizing our impact on the environment while making a positive impact on society.

Located in the heart of West Yorkshire with direct access to the M62 corridor, our Ferrybridge Depot will play a vital role in keeping Warburtons moving. Strategically positioned between Leeds, Wakefield and Doncaster, the site will provide excellent connectivity across the North of England and beyond, supporting our commitment to delivering fresh bakery products to customers every day.