Skilled Hygiene Operative

Samworth Brothers; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Wellbeing discounts

Employee discount

Annual pay reviews

Profit sharing

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training & growth

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a Skilled Hygiene Operative to join our hygiene team in Melton Mowbray. You will help keep the site clean, safe and compliant, and support food safety. This is a hands-on role with routine tasks and no production line work.

You will work with a collaborative team, following clear instructions, and have opportunities for training and development as part of the Samworth family.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hygiene experience

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Job description

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 schemei>
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

Kettleby Foods, based in Melton Mowbray, is a trusted producer of high-quality chilled ready meals, supplying some of the UK’s leading retailers. Our products are crafted with care, combining great taste with convenience to meet the needs of today’s consumers.

At Kettleby Foods, 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.

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.