Hygiene Operative

Your life just doubled: full pay, half the work year

Country Style Foods is a modern craft company that works closely with leading retailers and food service customer, specialising in the high-volume production of top-quality bakery products. At Country Style Foods, we believe in providing more than just a job – we offer a long term career in a family led company that values its people and creates real opportunities for growth.

When you join Country Style Foods, you become part of a business that cares about its people and its community.

We know hygiene operatives have lots of options in our local area – but our blend of strong values, real progression opportunities, community focus and excellent work life balance sets us apart.

With our pay grade progression system, your development is recognised and rewarded. And with our deep community involvement, you can feel proud of the positive impact your work supports.

We\’re proud of our strong company values – One Family, Innovation, Resourcefulness and Agility – which shape everything we do. We\’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and part of a team that works together to achieve great things.

In 2025, we were proudly nominated for Business in the Community at the NELC Civic Awards – a reflection of our ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting our local area.

What we can offer you

• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am ) – Enjoy a fantastic work life balance by working only half the year while still earning a full-time salary.
• Overtime paid at 125%
• Weekly Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Length of Service Awards
• Monthly Employee Listening Meetings
• Employee of the Month Awards
• Spread the word – £250 recommend a friend scheme
• Mental Health Awareness Support
• Yearly awards for our company values in honour of our founder Tony Wood.
• Competitive Pay – Clear pathways to increase your pay as you develop new skills and take on more responsibilities.
• One Family Culture – Friendly, supportive teams that look after one another
• Opportunities to Innovate – We value fresh ideas and continuous improvement
• Resourceful and Agile Environment – A workplace that adapts quickly and supports proactive problem solving
• Training and Development – We invest in your success, offering training to help you move through our pay grades.
• Safety and Quality First – Clean, well-organised and safe production areas.

Why Choose Country Style Foods?

We have a strong presence in our local community. Each year we.

• Donate products to local schools, charities, and food banks
• Partner with a local charity to support fundraising initiatives
• Run Bakery Schools for junior children in the area, helping inspire what may be our next generation of local baking champions.

Ready to Join Us?

If you\’re looking for a better place to work – one that values you, supports your growth and gives back to the local community – we\’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Country Style Foods Family in 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.35-£14.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Work Location: In person