Job description
- Taunton, Somerset, England
- Temp to perm,
- undefined,
- HYGOPTAU134
- 29/10/2026
Job description
Hygiene Operative
Taunton, Somerset | £14.50 per hour | Monday–Friday | 10pm–6am
Ready to make a clean start?
gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of a reputable, family-owned food production business, and we’re looking for a reliable Hygiene Operative to join the team.
If you take pride in your work, have a keen eye for detail and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What will you be doing?
As a Hygiene Operative, you’ll play an important role in keeping the factory and production environment clean, hygienic and safe.
Your duties will include:
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Carrying out industrial and factory cleaning to a high standard
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Cleaning and sanitising production areas, equipment and machinery
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Following detailed cleaning schedules and procedures
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Using cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly
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Cleaning floors, walls, surfaces and other areas within the production environment
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Removing waste and maintaining high standards of hygiene throughout the site
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Ensuring cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly and within the required timeframes
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Following all food hygiene, health & safety and COSHH procedures
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Reporting any cleaning, maintenance or hygiene issues to the relevant team member
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Working as part of a team to ensure the factory is ready for production
Your work will make a real difference — helping to maintain a safe, hygienic and high-quality production environment.
What makes you a good fit?
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Reliable, hardworking and punctual
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Thorough, with a strong eye for detail
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Comfortable working in a factory or industrial environment
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Happy working with cleaning chemicals and equipment
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Able to follow instructions, procedures and cleaning schedules
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Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
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Physically fit and able to carry out a hands-on cleaning role
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Positive, practical and willing to get stuck in
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Proud of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Previous industrial or food production cleaning experience is preferred, but not essential. Full training will be provided for the right person.
The perks? A sparkling little package.
As well as a consistent Monday–Friday, 10pm–6am working pattern, you’ll get:
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£14.50 per hour
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Monday–Friday working
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Training and development opportunities
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Free Food Friday every other week
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Free produce at the end of the week if spare
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A friendly, family-owned working environment
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The chance to meet the local residents, including some friendly cows!
You’ll need more than a mop to get here
The site is in a rural location near Taunton, and public transport isn’t suitable.
Your own reliable transport is essential.
Ready to clean up your career?
If you’re looking for a Monday–Friday night-shift role, enjoy working as part of a friendly team and take pride in a job well done, we’d love to hear from you.
Make a clean start — apply today through gap personnel!
Come for the job. Stay for the team. Leave knowing you’ve made a difference.
If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job
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