Industrial Cleaner

Allied Bakeries, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods (ABF), is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group with £20.1bn in sales and 138,000 employees across 56 countries. ABF’s UK grocery division produces well‑known household brands such as Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon, and Silver Spoon, and supplies market‑leading products including the Kingsmill range, all‑purpose breads, and specialty bakery items.

📍 Stoke, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme | 🕙 45 per week, including weekends | 💰 Salary: £29,252.85

We're looking for a Hygiene Operative to join our team in Stoke, working in a fast‑paced bakery where health and safety comes first.

• Ensure that daily schedules are adhered to and the assigned areas meet the required standards.
• Contribute as part of a team and assist in meeting the department’s Key Performance Indicators.
• Follow instruction, training and guidelines set out by the hygiene department.
• Ensure that the Hygiene Controller/Coordinator are informed to validate cleaning tasks once they are completed.
• Identify areas that have a potential risk to food safety and raise an action accordingly.
• Report defects or potential hazards to the Hygiene Controller/Coordinator.
• Issue and manage deliveries of work wear from the laundry.
• Assist manufacturing in reduction of waste and removal of bakery and returns waste.
• Clean and pick litter from the site perimeter.
• Replenish and clean facilities.
• Clean the canteen and surrounding areas.
• Use the floor cleaning machine.

• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations and the safe use of chemicals.
• Experience with Hazards/Near Miss reporting.
• Demonstrate pride and passion, driving a quality site standard.
• Able to provide a high standard of work, assisting departments cross‑functionally.
• Experience in a cleaning role, preferably industrial, with high standards, attention to detail and a willingness to work to rigorous procedures.

• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access to a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests & more! 👓
• Pension & Life Assurance – Up to 10% employer contributions to secure your future. 🔒
• Retail Discounts – Save at Asda, Tesco, M&S, Currys & 500+ other retailers! 🛍️
• Career Development – Grow with us through development & training opportunities. 📈
• Financial Wellbeing Support – Affordable loans, free financial education & budgeting tools. 💰
• Green Benefits – Get a great deal on a bike. 🚴‍♂️🚗⚡
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate milestones with recognition and gifts. 🎁
• Recognition & Awards – Your hard work won’t go unnoticed! 🏆

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Supply Chain
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing