Hygiene Operative - Nights
About this role
Job Advertisement: Hygiene Operative - Nights
Position: Hygiene Operative - Nights
Location: Wisbech (Home to a team of 525 colleagues manufacturing premium chilled ready-to-cook meals for major retailers like Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and Co-op)
Pay Rate: £14.73 per hour
Job Type: Permanent - Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, Night Shift, 19:00 – 07:00
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Greencore (following their combination with Bakkavor) to find dedicated technical and hygiene talent. Greencore is one of the UK’s leading convenience food creators, employing over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots.
At their Wisbech facility, we are currently seeking a meticulous and safety-conscious Hygiene Operative for the night shift to undertake all aspects of cleaning and sanitising food manufacturing areas, equipment, and machinery.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Sanitisation: Carry out daily factory cleaning as part of a team, schedule and execute deep cleaning of large machinery, and maintain high hygiene standards across production areas.
Safety & Compliance: Wear full PPE (including chemical suits, visors, wellingtons, gloves, and safety goggles), work safely in chilled and hot environments, and handle/store chemicals correctly.
Documentation & Reporting: Complete accurate paperwork to document cleans and promptly report any damaged equipment or machinery.
What We Are Looking For
While full training is provided for the right candidate, ideal backgrounds include:
Experience & Certifications: Previous experience in a hygiene-based role is essential, with Health & Safety Level 2, Food Safety Level 2, and COSHH awareness highly desirable.
Core Skills: Strong attention to detail to meet inspection standards, the ability to follow written instructions, and the willingness to work independently and learn new skills across different areas on site.
What You Will Get in Return
Competitive Pay: £14.73 per hour with comprehensive on-the-job training and development.
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits: Holiday allowance, pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and a company share-save scheme.
Perks & Wellbeing: Employee appreciation events, exclusive employee discount platform, on-site canteen and staff shop, free on-site car parking, and enhanced parental leave/menopause policies.