Hygiene Operative

Puratos Group; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company in Buckingham is seeking a Hygiene Operative to ensure a clean and compliant food production environment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and workspaces, adhering to hygiene standards, and collaborating with team members across production and quality areas. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality, attention to detail, and the ability to support food safety protocols. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

Generous Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Learning & Development Programs

Wellbeing Initiatives

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Loyal Service Awards

Employee Assistance Program

High Street Discounts

Monthly Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to follow structured cleaning schedules and SOPs.
• Experience handling allergens and raw materials safely.
• Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the food production environment.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with various teams to uphold high quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanliness and safety standards

Team collaboration

Customer-centric approach

Job description

Salary: £27,500 plus 25% Shift Allowance

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well‑being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10,000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To build our team we are looking for Hygiene Operatives to join our expanding site in Buckingham.

Your Mission

Are you passionate about cleanliness and safety? Do you take pride in maintaining the highest standards? We’re looking for a dedicated Hygiene Operative to play a vital role in ensuring our food production environment is spotless, safe, and fully compliant.

In this essential role, you’ll be responsible for keeping our equipment, machinery, and workspaces impeccably clean, meeting the rigorous hygiene standards of the food industry. You’ll work with a sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to Food Safety and Health & Safety at all times.

If you’re reliable, proactive, and ready to make a real impact behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do

Using your passion for quality and collaboration, you will:

• Championing Cleanliness: Follow structured cleaning schedules and SOPs to ensure all equipment, machinery, and zones are spotless and food‑safe.
• Protecting Food Safety: Handle allergens and raw materials with care, ensuring zero cross‑contamination and full compliance with hygiene standards.
• Quality & Compliance: Carry out traceability checks, surface swabs, and support audits to keep us inspection‑ready at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to maintain high standards and support continuous improvement.
• Safety First: Use chemicals safely, follow health and safety protocols, and help train new team members to uphold our hygiene excellence.

What we expect from you

• Manage Customer needs: Be able and eager to find out what the internal or external customer wants and needs and to act accordingly; taking the costs and benefits into account. Make the life of the customer easier. Fostering a customer‑centric culture.
• Collaborate Effectively: Think and act as one team in a spirit of trust and respect. Be open to different ideas. Work intentionally towards consensus in the achievement of shared objectives. Build formal and informal relationship networks.
• Communicate Effectively: Develop and deliver communications in diverse modes that generate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Improve Continuously: Be passionate about achieving high quality standards for you and Puratos. Constantly look for and take advantage of improvement opportunities. Propose new ideas and demonstrate openness for change. Build self‑awareness and embrace learning and development opportunities.
• Drive Performance: Show ambition and go the extra mile in achieving expected results; drive sustainable operational excellence through diligent planning, prioritization, monitoring & effective use of resources. Take responsibility for decisions, actions and mistakes. Deal with setbacks and unexpected situations in a positive and confident way.

What you can expect from Puratos

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long‑term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

The benefits with this role include:

• 💰 Competitive Salary – Reviewed annually to ensure we stay ahead of the market.
• 🎯 Annual Bonus Scheme – 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.
• 💼 Generous Pension Plan – Up to 7.5% employer contributions to support your future.
• 🏥 Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover fully paid, with options to add family members.
• 🌴 Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.
• 🤒 Enhanced Company Sick Pay – Because your health matters.
• 📚 Learning & Development – Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.
• 💖 Wellbeing Matters – Access to our ‘Calling for Caring’ wellbeing initiatives.
• 🛡️ Life Assurance – 2x your salary plus a 20% spouse pension.
• 🧾 Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.
• 🏅 Loyal Service Awards – Celebrating your milestones with us.
• 🧠 Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life’s challenges.
• 🛍️ High Street Discounts – Save with Perkbox perks.
• 🌟 Monthly ‘Magic Star’ Awards – Win £50 in vouchers for going above and beyond.
• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay healthy

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about helping others grow and want to be part of something magical, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future at Puratos. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.