Hygiene Operative

Overview

Hygiene Operative

Humdinger Ltd, Heckington

Do you take pride in maintaining clean, safe and well-presented working environments? We're looking for a Hygiene Operative to help maintain high standards of cleanliness across our food manufacturing site, ensuring communal areas, welfare facilities and production environments remain clean, safe and compliant.

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Shift Pattern:  3 on, 4 off covering Monday-Saturday (Monday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday) 12-hour shifts, 06:00 - 18:00

Pay Rate: £13.29 per hour

Closing date: 14/08/2026

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain communal areas including canteens, toilets, changing rooms and office spaces. 
• Carry out cleaning within production areas including floors, walls, tables and work surfaces. 
• Empty waste bins and replenish hygiene consumables such as soap and paper towels. 
• Complete cleaning records accurately and in line with site procedures. 
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment following training and site standards. 
• Maintain GMP, hygiene and food safety standards across the site. 
• Identify and report any hygiene, safety or environmental concerns. 

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience in a workplace environment OR Food Manufacturing experience with cleaning experience.

• Ability to work at height.

• Good attention to detail and high personal standards.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Reliable approach to attendance and timekeeping.

• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within a food manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of food safety and GMP practices.

• Experience working with cleaning chemicals.

• Food Safety Level 2 qualification.

Rewards Benefits

• 20 days of annual leave (pro rata due to 12 hour shifts)
• 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year

About Us

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

Application & Interview Process

Please apply online via our careers portal: create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, enter a one stage interview process at our Heckington site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.