Hygiene Operative (Nights)

At Riverside Bakery, we know that great products start with a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment. We’re looking for a Hygiene Operative who takes pride in high standards, enjoys working as part of a hardworking team, and thrives in a fast-paced food production environment.

If you’re energetic, reliable, and ready to play a vital role in keeping our bakery operating at its very best, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Title: Hygiene Operatives (Nights)

Location: The Compleat food Group, Crossgate Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LW 

Working Hours: 4on 4off 18:00 – 06:00 – 40.88 hours average per week

Pay: £15.18 per hour (overtime available)

Reporting To: Hygiene Supervisor & Hygiene Manager

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Skilled Hygiene Operative, you’ll help ensure our factory and equipment are cleaned to the highest possible standards — exceeding both customer expectations and legislative requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out all cleaning tasks in line with documented cleaning instruction cards
• Safely using chemicals, cleaning equipment, and jet washers to prepare machinery for production start-up
• Maintaining exceptional hygiene and food handling standards at all times
• Ensuring all equipment is thoroughly cleaned with no residue remaining
• Cleaning factory areas to a high standard while following company health & safety procedures
• Reporting damaged equipment or hygiene concerns to the Hygiene Team Leader
• Completing and signing off hygiene, quality, and safety documentation accurately
• Following HACCP principles to maintain food safety standards
• Wearing the correct PPE for high-risk and low-risk production areas
• Supporting housekeeping and maintaining a safe working environment across the site
• Working closely with Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers to achieve daily hygiene targets
• Taking part in mandatory training relating to hygiene, safety, and environmental standards
• Assisting with additional hygiene and cleaning duties across the site as required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, dependable, and passionate about maintaining high standards.

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
• Flexible and willing to support different areas of the business
• Ability to follow procedures carefully and work safely
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining cleanliness standards
• Previous hygiene experience within the Food Manufacturing or FMCG sector
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (advantageous but not essential)

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 29 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.