Hygiene Team Member - 4 on 4 off Days

Charlie Bigham's | B-Corp; Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate

28 days’ annual leave

Quarterly bonus

Paid breaks

Free meals

Pension scheme

Discounts with high-street retailers

Medicash and online GP service

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

Bigham’s in Wells is hiring for a Hygiene Team member at our Dulcote production kitchen. You will help keep production areas clean, safe and compliant to HACCP and food safety standards, working 4 days on, 4 days off from 6am to 6pm.

We value high attention to detail, teamwork, and a proactive approach to solving hygiene challenges. In return you’ll benefit from a competitive hourly rate, overtime pay and a range of staff perks.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge (desirable) and HACCP understanding to ensure compliance across production areas.
• Strong sanitisation skills to clean and sanitise equipment, surfaces and production areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene standards across production areas and equipment.
• Follow HACCP and food safety regulations to ensure compliance.
• Clean and sanitise equipment and surfaces to prevent contamination.
• Collaborate with production teams and supervisors to maintain hygiene practices site-wide.
• Investigate hygiene-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Job Introduction

In any kitchen, hygiene is essential, and in one that produces thousands of meals every day, it’s absolutely critical. That’s why we’re looking for passionate, detail‑focused people with high standards to join our Hygiene Team at our production kitchen in Dulcote, Wells. In these skilled roles, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our production areas clean, safe and fully compliant, helping us maintain the exceptional standards our dishes and our customers rely on.

Working Hours

4 days on, 4 days off - 6am-6pm

Role Responsibility

At Bigham’s, We Pride Ourselves On Doing Things The Right Way And Maintaining The Highest Standards Of Care, Safety And Attention To Detail. We’re Looking For People Who Can Demonstrate

• Food safety knowledge (desirable) An understanding of food safety regulations and standards, such as HACCP, and a commitment to following them to ensure compliance across all areas of production.


• Strong sanitisation skills The ability to clean and sanitise equipment, surfaces and production areas using the correct chemicals and techniques to maintain hygienic conditions and prevent contamination.


• High attention to detail A careful and thorough approach to work, with the ability to spot potential hygiene risks or hazards and take proactive steps to address them quickly.


• Teamwork and communication A collaborative approach to working with production teams and supervisors, reporting concerns clearly and supporting a consistent, site‑wide approach to hygiene.


• Problem‑solving ability The confidence to investigate hygiene‑related issues, troubleshoot equipment where required, and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

The Ideal Candidate

Our values guide how we work every day. In this role, you’ll be someone who:

• Brings extraordinary – you take pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards, understand the importance of your role, and contribute to producing food we’re proud to serve.


• Brings people together – you work well with others, communicate clearly, and support a positive, team‑focused working environment.


• Brings real care & attention – you are meticulous, safety‑focused and committed to doing things correctly, even when working at pace.

Package Description

This is a role for people who take real pride in their work and enjoy being part of a busy, hands‑on production environment. When you start your career with Bigham’s, you’ll receive:

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.72, rising to £15.33 after 3 months (equivalent to over £32,000-£33,000+ per year, based on a 40‑hour week, excluding overtime)


• Overtime paid at over £20 per hour , paid at 1.5x the hourly rate


• 28 days’ annual leave , increasing with service


• Quarterly bonus


• Paid breaks


• Free Bigham’s meals to take home


• Pension scheme


• Discounts with popular high‑street retailers


• Access to Medicash and an online GP service


• Life assurance benefit


• Free on‑site parking


• Subsidised canteen

About The Company

Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with a simple aim: to create really delicious dishes. Thirty years on, Bigham’s is now the number one brand in the chilled pre‑prepared meal category, with over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets.