Skilled Hygiene Operative

We’re Hiring:
Hygiene Operative – Be the Unsung Hero Behind Every Delicious Bake!

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Queens Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LU

Working Hours: 3 on 3 off 06:00 – 18:00 - 37 hours average per week

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and play a vital role in the heart of a bustling bakery that feeds the nation? Tottle Bakery is on the lookout for a Hygiene Operative to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about cleanliness, love a hands‑on role, and take pride in doing a job that really matters, we want to hear from you!

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 food service.

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.

• Carry out deep cleaning tasks across the factory
• Dismantle and clean machinery and equipment safely and effectively
• Pressure wash and sanitise production areas to required hygiene standards
• Safely handle and apply cleaning chemicals following COSHH and safety procedures
• Prepare machinery and electrical components for cleaning activities
• Ensure production areas are ready for operations without delays
• Complete hygiene documentation accurately and on time
• Replenish chemicals and maintain cleaning equipment
• Report defects, spillages, or safety concerns promptly
• Support and train colleagues and new starters when required
• Follow all Health & Safety, GMP, and food hygiene procedures at all times

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A good level of spoken and written English
• Food Safety Level 2
• Health & Safety Level 2
• Previous hygiene or food manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of production environments

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase extra
• 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
• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid 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
• 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

• 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

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 can 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.