Job Title: Skilled Hygiene Operative
Shift Pattern: 18:00 – 06:00 4on 4off
Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BF
Salary: £14.90 per hour (plus overtime outside of normal shift)
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create food to feel good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Walls Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., Unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own‑label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added‑value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant‑based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.
At our Bristol site we are one of the leading producers of chilled soups and sauces. We proudly supply roughly 40% of the UK’s chilled sauces and 20% of the country’s chilled soups to some of the UK’s leading retailers.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carry out deep cleaning tasks across the factory
- Dismantle and clean machinery and equipment safely and effectively
- Pressure wash and sanitise production areas to required hygiene standards
- Safely handle and apply cleaning chemicals following COSHH and safety procedures
- Prepare machinery and electrical components for cleaning activities
- Ensure production areas are ready for operations without delays
- Complete hygiene documentation accurately and on time
- Replenish chemicals and maintain cleaning equipment
- Report defects, spillages or safety concerns promptly
- Support and train colleagues and new starters when required
- Follow all Health & Safety, GMP and food hygiene procedures at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- The ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- A good level of spoken and written English
- Food Safety Level 2
- Health & Safety Level 2
- Previous hygiene or food manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of production environments
Why Join Us?
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
- 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase extra
- Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
- Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
- EV charging points – available at selected sites
- 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional and practical support
- Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on‑demand exercise classes, gym discounts
- Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
- Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
- Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools and financial aid
- Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
- Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
- Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
- Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
- Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
- 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
- Charity initiatives and fundraising events
- Team socials to connect and celebrate together
- Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
- New baby gift for new parents
What You Should Know About How We Recruit
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and can be themselves at work.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know – we’ll support you confidentially and with care.
We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.
You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks – including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiversity.
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