Hygiene Operative

About the Role

Humdinger Ltd in Heckington is hiring a Hygiene Operative to support a clean, safe, and well-kept food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on keeping communal spaces, welfare facilities, and production areas hygienic, compliant, and ready for use.

Job Details

This is a permanent, full-time position based onsite in Ruskington, England, United Kingdom. The shift pattern is 3 days on and 4 days off, rotating across Monday to Saturday, with either Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday covered. Shifts are 12 hours long, from 06:00 to 18:00.

The pay rate is £13.29 per hour. The closing date is 10/07/2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep shared areas such as canteens, toilets, changing rooms, and office spaces clean and presentable.
• Perform cleaning tasks in production zones, including floors, walls, tables, and work surfaces.
• Remove waste and refill hygiene supplies like soap and paper towels.
• Maintain accurate cleaning logs and follow site procedures when recording work completed.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely and according to training and site rules.
• Work to GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards throughout the site.
• Spot and escalate hygiene, safety, or environmental issues when identified.

Requirements

• Prior cleaning experience in a workplace setting, or food manufacturing experience even without previous cleaning experience.
• A strong eye for detail and consistently high personal standards.
• Confidence working alone as well as collaboratively with others.
• A dependable record for attendance and punctuality.
• Clear communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Background in a food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food safety and GMP practices.
• Experience handling cleaning chemicals.
• Food Safety Level 2 certification.

Benefits

• 20 days of annual leave, calculated pro rata because of the 12-hour shift pattern.
• Employer pension contribution of 4% and employee contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance cover worth 4 times basic salary.
• Access to salary sacrifice options, including pension contributions, cycle-to-work, and electric car schemes, subject to minimum eligibility criteria.
• Healthcare cash plan through Paycare covering dental, optical, chiropody, professional therapy, and counselling, with a yearly value of over £400.

About Humdinger

Humdinger produces snacks and chocolates from coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses for both its own label and branded ranges. The business has a growing product portfolio and a strong focus on quality and product innovation.

Application Process

Applicants are asked to submit an online application through the company careers portal, including account creation, CV upload, and completion of the required questions. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team and may progress to a single interview stage at the Heckington site, which includes a factory tour and a chance to meet the team.

Equal Opportunities

The employer is committed to equal opportunity hiring and values diversity and inclusion across the workforce.

Interview Support

Candidates who need any interview adjustments or special arrangements should inform the Talent Acquisition team during the application stage.