Hygiene Team Member - 4 on 4 off Nights

Job overview

We are hiring careful, motivated people to join the hygiene crew at a production kitchen in Dulcote, Wells. In this position, you will help keep manufacturing spaces clean, safe, and compliant so the business can continue producing meals to a consistently high standard.

The work is important in a busy kitchen environment where hygiene directly affects food quality, safety, and customer trust.

Working hours

The shift pattern is 4 nights on followed by 4 nights off. Hours are 6:00pm to 6:00am.

Key duties

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation across equipment, surfaces, and production zones.
• Use the correct cleaning chemicals and methods to reduce contamination risks.
• Spot hygiene issues, hazards, or non-compliance concerns and act quickly to resolve them.
• Work closely with production colleagues and supervisors to support site-wide hygiene standards.
• Investigate hygiene-related faults or issues and help put corrective actions in place.

What the role calls for

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-minded, and comfortable working as part of a team. Food safety knowledge is preferred, although full training will be provided. A strong sense of responsibility and a careful approach are essential.

Values and working style

• You take pride in delivering excellent standards and understand the value of your contribution.
• You collaborate well and help create a positive team atmosphere.
• You show care, accuracy, and focus even when the pace is high.

Pay and benefits

You will receive an hourly rate of £16.98, increasing to £17.68 after 3 months. This is equivalent to more than £37,000 to £38,000 per year based on a 40-hour week, excluding overtime. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate, which is over £20 per hour.

• 28 days of annual leave, with increases based on service
• Quarterly bonus
• Paid breaks
• Free meals to take home
• Pension scheme
• Retail discounts
• Access to Medicash and an online GP service
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen

About the employer

Charlie Bigham’s was founded in 1996 with the goal of making delicious dishes inspired by travel and a love of cooking. Today, it is a leading chilled prepared meals brand with more than 50 dishes sold through major supermarkets.