Job description

About the Role

Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods, is looking for a Hygiene Operative to join the Walthamstow site. The role focuses on keeping the workplace clean, safe and compliant, with a strong emphasis on maintaining hygiene, housekeeping and food safety standards across the site.

Allied Bakeries is one of the UK grocery businesses within ABF, a diversified international group operating across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. The wider group includes well-known brands across grocery and retail, and Allied Bakeries itself is known for Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest, along with products such as white, wholemeal and seeded loaves, Kingsmill 50/50, pancakes, crumpets and hot cross buns.

The business is fast-moving and demanding, so the team needs people with a positive outlook, a collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to safety. The company places significant value on inclusive working and on maintaining an excellent safety record across its bakeries and depots.

What You’ll Be Doing

Carrying out the daily cleaning plan and making sure assigned areas consistently reach the required standard.
Working as part of the wider team to support departmental performance measures and KPIs.
Following hygiene department instructions, training and work methods.
Updating the Hygiene Controller or Coordinator when cleaning work has been completed so it can be checked off.
Spotting anything that could create a food safety risk and taking the appropriate action.
Reporting defects, hazards or potential issues to the Hygiene Controller or Coordinator.
Managing the issue and collection of workwear deliveries from the laundry.
Supporting manufacturing teams with waste reduction and the removal of bakery returns and waste.
Cleaning the site perimeter and carrying out litter picking.
Replenishing and cleaning site facilities.
Cleaning the canteen and nearby areas.
Operating floor-cleaning equipment as required.
Being adaptable and willing to move between tasks or areas when needed.
Working with the pest control technician to help reduce the chance of pest activity.

Safety, Standards and Working Practices

Following Allied Bakeries safety procedures, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, PPE requirements and task-specific instructions.
Setting a good example by consistently working in line with the site’s safety-first approach.
Complying with all legal and statutory health and safety requirements.
Understanding basic health and safety expectations as well as COSHH and safe chemical handling.
Actively contributing to the Safety First culture by reporting hazards, near misses and faults.

Quality, Cost and Teamwork

Looking for ways to improve cleaning methods in order to save time and money.
Using cleaning chemicals at the correct dilution rate.
Keeping cleaning tools and equipment in good working order.
Making sure all cleaning tasks are completed to the expected standard.
Following all training, guidance and instructions consistently.
Sharing good practice and applying learning from across functions into the day-to-day role.
Taking pride in maintaining a high-quality working environment.
Supporting other departments when needed and working well across teams.
Using personal initiative where appropriate, while still working within clear role responsibilities.
Helping colleagues and sharing effective ways of working.

About the Employer

ABF is a global food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees across 56 countries. The wider business operates in multiple regions around the world, and its UK grocery businesses produce a number of familiar household brands.

Additional Information

This role requires flexibility, as labour mobility is part of the working pattern.

The position also involves regular coordination with the site pest control function and broader housekeeping activities across the site.

The workplace culture places strong emphasis on safety, housekeeping quality, food safety awareness and teamwork.

Hygiene Operative