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Hygiene Operative - Earn £12.21 - £12.97 per hour

Posted on December 11th, 2025

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£12.21 - £12.97 per hour

Type of Job: Temporary

Apply today to work as a Hygiene Operative for our client, a leading bakery brand, specialising in the production and distribution of bread and bakery products across the UK.

Staffline is recruiting Hygiene Operatives in Forest Gate, London.

The rate of pay is £12.21 - £12.97 per hour.

This role offers full-time hours, approximately 48 hours weekly as per the rota. Working on the following shift patterns: 4 on 4 off - working 2 days, 2 nights on rota, then 4 days off. The hours of work are:
- 6am to 6pm
- 6pm to 6am

This role requires the availability of more than 20 hours per week.

Your Time at Work

As a Hygiene Operative, your job is to help keep the bakery clean, safe, and ready for work. You will clean different parts of the site, including the Hovis production area and all machines and equipment used in baking.

Your main tasks include:

- Cleaning all areas of the bakery, including floors, walls, machines, and work surfaces. Special attention must be given to the Hovis area and the equipment used there.
- Following cleaning instructions carefully. You will be shown how to clean properly and safely.
- Filling out cleaning forms to show what you have cleaned and when. These forms must be completed correctly and on time.
- Using cleaning tools and chemicals safely. You will be trained to use the right products for each job.
- Helping during customer visits and inspections. You may be asked to show your cleaning work or explain what you do.
- Doing some lifting and moving. This includes carrying cleaning equipment, moving bins, or handling other items.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in either a hot or cold environment. You will show awareness of the importance of health and safety.

Is physically flexible - able to bend, stretch, lift, and move comfortably during cleaning tasks.

Has a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, COSHH training, and Manual Handling training.

Is flexible with working hours and tasks - able to work different shifts and help in various areas when needed.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £12.21 - £12.97 per hour
- 4 on 4 off
- On-site support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free food
- Uniform provided
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shop on site

Job Ref: 1HFG

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

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