Skilled Hygiene Operative

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health & dental discounts

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is hiring a Skilled Hygiene Operative at our Leicester site. You will work within the hygiene team, keeping areas clean, safe, and compliant to support food safety.

This hands-on role involves routine cleaning tasks and does not operate production lines. The role requires experience in hygiene or food production, attention to detail, ability to follow clear instructions, and a positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

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

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• 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

Located in Leicester Forest East, Saladworks is proud to produce a wide range of high-quality chilled ready meals for some of the UK’s leading retailers. Every dish we create reflects our commitment to taste, freshness, and innovation.

At Saladworks, you’re not 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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

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.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.