Join the Campbell Brothers team as a Hygiene Operative and play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in a fast-paced food production environment!

Benefit from numerous health and wellbeing programs and discounts on high street brands, read on to find out more…

Hygiene Operative
Woolwich, London, SE28

Full time, Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)
Permanent position
£24,900 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Since 1902, Campbell Brothers has proudly served as one of the UK’s most respected traditional catering butchers. Starting as Scotland's oldest catering butcher, we’ve grown to deliver top-quality meats across the UK, backed by a strong commitment to ethical sourcing, animal welfare, and sustainability.

Our London and Edinburgh depots are BRC-accredited and managed by experienced professionals who share our vision of building long-term partnerships and supplying fresh, traceable ingredients to customers ranging from care homes to Michelin-star restaurants. As part of the Bidfresh Group, we’re committed to being every chef’s first choice for fresh, quality meat and produce.

The Role

In this position, you’ll play a key role in maintaining top hygiene standards in our food production environment. You’ll handle everything from daily cleaning to deep cleans involving machinery disassembly and chemical use. This hands-on role keeps you active, ensuring our BRC accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct full deep cleans of production areas, machinery, and external site areas
Adhere to strict hygiene standards, using chemicals and appropriate cleaning equipment
Manage routine cleaning schedules to maintain a clean and safe food environment
Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed to meet BRC accreditation requirements
Work collaboratively with the Hygiene team to achieve high cleanliness standards

Benefits:

We’re committed to supporting our employees’ wellbeing and financial needs. We offer:

Health care cash plan covering prescriptions, opticians, and more, including 24/7 digital GP access
Confidential support and counselling services
High street discounts and employee savings schemes
Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
28 days of holiday, including bank holidays

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a motivated team player with a keen eye for cleanliness and attention to detail. Experience in food warehouse cleaning is a plus, but we provide full training to help you thrive.

You’ll have:

Prior food warehouse or cleaning experience (preferred but not essential)
Strong time-management skills, punctuality, and reliability
The ability to lift up to 20kg
Attention to detail, with good organisational skills
A proactive, positive approach to work
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Flexibility and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Join us and become part of a dynamic, respected team in the food services industry. Apply today to make a difference in a fast-paced, rewarding role!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Warehouse Operative, Food Safety Technician, Cleaning Operative, Production Operative, Food Processor, Sanitation Worker, Quality Control Assistant, Facilities Operative, Factory Cleaner, Food Processing Assistant.