About us:

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide.

As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Hygiene Operative.

Are you ready to keep things sparkling clean? Join our team as a Hygiene Operative and help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our busy food manufacturing facility!

Our people tell us you will be a great addition to the team if you can…

• Clean and sanitise communal areas such as corridors, stairwells, offices, break rooms, and reception areas.
• Clean and restock toilets and changing rooms, ensuring adequate supply of soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Empty and clean bins, and ensure waste is disposed of correctly in line with company policies.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors in designated areas.
• Clean doors, handles, light switches, and other high-touch surfaces regularly.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and report low stock levels to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Follow cleaning schedules and complete relevant checklists.
• Report maintenance issues or health and safety hazards immediately.
• Ensure correct use and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Adhere to company hygiene, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
• Have working knowledge of the English language

We are looking for candidates who...

• A keen eye for detail – nothing escapes your cleaning routine!
• Physical stamina to tackle a busy environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and hygiene procedures.
• Experience in food manufacturing or cleaning is a plus, but full training will be provided.

Contracted hours: 40 hours – Full Time (overtime is optional)

Working Hours: 5pm-1am 4in/4off

Shift Pattern: Mon-Sun, any 5 days out of 7

Pay: £12.25/hour

Location: Hendon, London, NW9 - If you live in a 5-mile radius, this job is for you

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.