Hygiene Operative

About the company

OCS UK & Ireland is a major facilities management business with more than 50,000 colleagues and annual turnover above £2bn. The company provides a broad range of award-winning services across facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security, and catering.

The organisation’s purpose is to help people and places perform at their very best for colleagues, customers, and the communities it supports. Its approach to responsible business is guided by the TRUE values: Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why this employer

• Recognised as an award-winning workplace and placed 36th in Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025.
• Access to digital learning through the OCS Academy, with courses and resources designed to support skill-building and career growth.
• Retail discounts, rewards, and wellbeing tools available through the Hapi app.
• Support for professional development, with 600+ live learners across UK & Ireland and opportunities to gain further qualifications.
• Flexible pay access through the Wagestream app, where available on eligible contracts, allowing early access to a portion of earned wages before payday.

Role overview

This position is based in a food manufacturing setting and follows a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern from 06:00 to 18:00, including a 0.5 unpaid break. The Hygiene Operative will help maintain a safe, spotless working environment so the client’s operations can run effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties within a food production facility to a consistently high standard that meets food industry expectations.
• Keep hygiene and cleanliness standards strong at all times.
• Follow health and safety procedures and workplace guidelines to maintain a secure environment.
• Use, where required, heavy industrial machinery, specialist cleaning chemicals, and equipment for work at height.

Candidate requirements

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in cleaning or food manufacturing would be beneficial.
• Willingness to work at height is required.
• COSHH and IOSH training is considered an advantage.

Additional information

This employer is committed to equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce with a wide range of experience, skills, and backgrounds. An inclusive and welcoming environment is maintained, and applications are encouraged from people of all races, genders, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and ages.

How to express interest

Applicants interested in professional development, career progression, and working with inspiring colleagues are invited to submit their interest through the application process.