Hygiene - Team Member Ops Support

Finsbury Food Group; Mamhilad; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts via Benefits Hub

Job summary

Ultrapharm bakery in Pontypool, part of the Finsbury Food Group, is seeking a Hygiene Operator to maintain clean production areas and support food safety standards during day shifts.

You will work with cleaning equipment, COSHH compliance and record-keeping, with full training provided and opportunities to develop within a growing bakery network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning, hygiene or food production is desirable.
• Able to follow cleaning schedules and SOPs accurately.
• Physically fit for hands-on cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise production machinery, equipment and areas to food safety standards.
• Use jet washers, foaming systems and cleaning tools, handling chemicals per COSHH.
• Follow hygiene SOPs, schedules and CIC Cards within set timescales.
• Carry out pre-operational checks and report hygiene or safety issues.
• Maintain hygiene records and assist audits as needed.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

COSHH awareness

Education

Food Safety training (advantageous)

Job description

Hygiene Operator – Days

Ultrapharm, Mamhilad, Pontypool NP4 0JJ, UK

Location: Ultrapharm – Pontypool

Shift: 4 on 4 off | 5:00am – 5:00pm

Department: Hygiene

We are looking for a Hygiene Operator to join our team at Ultrapharm bakery in Pontypool, part of the Finsbury Food Group, to support our safe, high-quality, and efficient food production operation.

Ultrapharm is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, specialising exclusively in gluten-free products since 1993. Our craft-led approach creates premium products with the flavour and texture of traditional bakery goods, supplying major UK retailers including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose.

This is an important hands‑on role where you’ll help keep our bakery, equipment and production areas clean, safe and ready for production. You’ll play a key part in maintaining our high standards of food safety, hygiene and quality, ensuring our products can be made in a safe and compliant environment.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail and understands the importance of getting the job done properly. Previous experience in industrial cleaning, hygiene, food manufacturing or production would be useful, but full training will be provided.

This is what you’ll actually do!

As a Hygiene Operator, you’ll carry out cleaning and sanitisation of production machinery, equipment and manufacturing areas, helping to ensure everything is cleaned to the required food safety, quality and hygiene standards.

You’ll use a range of industrial cleaning equipment, including jet washers, foaming systems and cleaning tools, as well as safely handling cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH requirements and our site procedures.

You’ll follow cleaning schedules, Hygiene Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and CIC Cards, completing your tasks within the required timescales so that production can operate safely and efficiently.

Some cleaning activities will involve dismantling and reassembling production equipment to make sure all areas can be properly accessed and cleaned. You’ll also carry out pre-operational checks and report any hygiene, maintenance, quality or safety issues you identify.

You’ll keep accurate hygiene records and documentation and help maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the site. You may also support internal, customer and third‑party audits by helping to demonstrate the high standards we work to.

Ideally this is you!

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning, hygiene, food manufacturing or production would be desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Physically fit and comfortable carrying out a hands‑on, manual cleaning role.
• A keen eye for detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• Able to safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow COSHH procedures.
• Comfortable working at height using ladders and approved access equipment where required.
• Able to follow procedures, cleaning schedules and work instructions accurately.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliable, dependable and willing to get stuck in.
• Good communication skills and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Positive "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous Food Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling or Working at Height training would be advantageous.

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!
• Company shop available at certain sites (heavily discounted, yummy products!).
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral – T&Cs 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!