Skilled Hygiene Operative

Samworth Brothers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health and wellbeing discounts

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth

Job summary

Bradgate Bakery in Leicester is seeking a Hands-on Skilled Hygiene Operative to keep production areas clean and compliant. You will work within the hygiene team, following clear routines and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Experience in hygiene or food production is desirable. The role focuses on daily cleaning tasks, record-keeping, and contributing to audits and checks across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene or food production.
• Good eye for detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to follow clear instructions and routines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Clean factory areas, machines, and equipment, including after production.
• Safely dismantle and reassemble machinery for thorough cleaning.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and correctly, follow hygiene rules.
• Fill in cleaning sheets and records.
• Report any damage, spills, or safety issues.
• Help keep the site ready for checks and audits.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Attention to detail

Follow routines

Willingness to learn

Job description

About The Role

Would you like to join us a an Skilled Hygiene Operative? You help keep the site clean, safe, and compliant. Your work supports food safety. You work exclusively within the hygiene team and do not operate production lines. This is a hands‑on role with clear, routine tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean factory areas, machines, and equipment, clean after production has finished
• Safely dismantle and reassemble machinery for thorough cleaning
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and correctly, follow hygiene rules at all times
• Fill in cleaning sheets and records
• Report any damage, spills, or safety issues
• Help keep the site ready for checks and audits

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience in hygiene or food production
• A good eye for detail and a strong focus on cleanliness
• The ability to follow clear instructions and routines
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Bradgate Bakery, based in Leicester, is a leading producer of high-quality chilled and ambient foods, enjoyed by millions of people across the UK every single day. From fresh flavours to trusted classics, our products help retailers deliver convenience and quality to their customers.

At Bradgate Bakery, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.