Hygiene Operative

We have an opportunity for a Hygiene Operative to join our Hygiene Team at Kara, within the Finsbury Food Group. For over 35 years, Kara has supplied delicious wholesale bakery products across the UK, starting with our first floured bap and expanding into a diverse portfolio including brioche, buns, and speciality breads. As part of the wider Finsbury Food Group, we are committed to ensuring our bakeries operate to the highest hygiene and food safety standards every day. As a Hygiene Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring our production site remains clean, safe, and ready for operation. You will work across all production areas, following strict hygiene procedures and maintaining exceptional standards that help us consistently meet customer and audit expectations. Meeting hygiene targets on time and in line with food safety, legality, and health & safety standards is essential to the success of this role.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of production areas, equipment, and the factory floor; Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to ensure all areas are cleaned to the required standards and ready for production; Carry out physical, hands-on hygiene duties, including deep cleaning tasks and shutdown cleans where required (training provided); Complete all hygiene and compliance paperwork accurately and on time; Work to tight schedules, follow safe systems of work, and maintain good housekeeping and “clean as you go” practices throughout your shift; Work closely with your team, communicating effectively and supporting colleagues to meet hygiene targets; Meet hygiene targets on time and in line with food safety, legality, and health & safety standards

Requirements

Physically fit and able to meet the demands of a hands-on role; Hard-working, reliable, and willing to put in the effort required; Strong attention to detail with a conscientious approach; Good communication skills and a team-player mindset; Able to work independently when required; Good timekeeping and attendance

Nice to have

Previous hygiene or industrial cleaning experience; Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing environments

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave; Enhanced Pension Scheme; Death in Service Benefit; Free Employee Assistance Programme; Retail discounts via Benefits Hub; Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral); Employee Recognition Awards; Extensive Learning & Development opportunities; Opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation