Hygiene Operative

About the Company

Samworth Brothers describes its workforce as the heart of the business, highlighting a multicultural team that is committed, supportive, and proud of the work they deliver. The company says many employees have long tenures, with around half of the workforce having stayed for more than five years. The team shares a common aim: to keep production lines moving and ensure the finished output meets the company’s standards.

The role is based at Melton Foods in Melton Mowbray, a business that has been producing handcrafted Food to Go and entertaining ranges since 1998. The site supplies major UK retailers and outlets with products designed for modern, on-the-move consumers. The company presents itself as stable, collaborative, and family-oriented, with opportunities to grow within the wider group.

Role Overview

This Hygiene Operative position focuses on maintaining cleanliness across production and support areas, helping to keep the site safe, orderly, and operational. The job includes cleaning line areas, handling waste, and carrying out general domestic cleaning tasks.

Key Duties

• Keep the production line area clean at all times, including removing waste as required.
• Carry out domestic cleaning duties in office and support spaces, such as vacuuming, mopping floors, cleaning toilets, and emptying bins.
• Complete waste-related duties outside in the yard, including clearing waste docks and ensuring compactors remain clean.

Progression

The company encourages progression and suggests that the role could be a stepping stone toward Team Leader or even management positions for someone who shows initiative and innovation.

Benefits

Employees are offered a range of perks, including a matched company pension, private health cover, annual salary reviews, profit-related pay, access to a hot food restaurant, free on-site parking, shopping and leisure discounts, and a refer-a-friend reward scheme.

Equality, Inclusion and Recruitment Notice

The employer states that it is committed to equal opportunities and places diversity and inclusion at the centre of its approach. Applications from neurodivergent people are welcomed, and reasonable adjustments can be arranged for the application or interview process where needed.

The company also warns applicants to be cautious of fraudulent activity and states that it does not work with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. It will never ask for money in exchange for employment. If there is any doubt, candidates should contact an official representative.