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Hygiene Operative

Salary Range
£10 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Bedford, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Hygiene Operative / Factory Cleaners
Cardington

Grade 1 operative 11.39 ph +attendance bonus 62.50 p/w

Grade 2 operative 10.39ph + attendance bonus 62.50 p/w
Full time, permanent
Monday-Friday Nights 17:00-2:00AM

Dunbia is one of Europe's leading food companies and supplier of choice to a range of leading local, national and international supermarket, food service and manufacturing businesses exporting to over 50 countries worldwide.

The role

We are currently looking to recruit Cleaners (known as “Night Hygiene Workers”) to assist in the hygiene of the production facility. Duties include:

  • Using high pressure washer systems;
  • Using chemicals;
  • General clean down of meat preparation area and the equipment;
  • Being involved in dirty wet work (P.P.E provided);
  • This is a physically demanding job with manual handling require.

The person

The ideal candidate will have experience in cleaning within a factory environment together with handling chemicals, however full training be offered.

The successful candidate will have;

  • a good attendance and punctuality record, and is reliable and hard-working;
  • a positive and proactive attitude;
  • an ability to cope well under pressure, working well to strict deadlines;
  • a keen eye for detail;
  • an ability to work autonomously while also being part of a team.

Ideally but not essential, you’d have;

  • Experience in using high pressure washer systems;
  • Experience in using chemicals.

Candidates should be flexible, being able to work additional hours if and when required.

Benefits:

  • Immediate start
  • 20 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
  • Free car parking
  • Weekly pay
  • Overtime
  • Death in Service Scheme
  • Permanent, Full-Time work
  • PPE (Personal protective equipment) provided
  • Full training and development will be provided
  • There are opportunities to upskill and develop.

INDLP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £10.39-£11.39 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Night shift
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • BEDFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Quality assurance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hygiene Operative roles across Dunbia UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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