Hygiene Operative

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2372290/151759
  • Location: Castle Cary
  • Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.70 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 16 January 2026
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About the role

Hygiene Operative

Location:

Mars Pet Care, Oak Tree Meadow, Blackworthy Road, Castle Cary, BA7 7PH
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 5 in 7 days, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Rate: £12.70 per hour
Benefits: Opportunities for career development, plus access to the Sodexo employee benefits package

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

Sodexo is seeking a dedicated Hygiene Operative to join our team at a prestigious corporate client site. We value our people for who they are, and in this role you’ll be part of a supportive team where your attention to detail and commitment to high standards truly make a difference.

What you’ll do:


As a Hygiene Operative, you will carry out a wide range of general cleaning duties to ensure the site remains safe, hygienic, and welcoming. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Completing daily cleaning tasks across the site, including offices, communal areas, washrooms, corridors, and production-adjacent spaces.

  • Maintaining cleanliness of floors, surfaces, touchpoints, and equipment in line with site hygiene standards.

  • Managing waste disposal, recycling, and restocking consumables where required.

  • Responding promptly to ad-hoc cleaning requests to support site activities and ensure a spotless environment.

  • Following all health, safety, and sanitation procedures to help keep the workplace safe for colleagues and visitors.

What you’ll bring

  • Previous cleaning experience is helpful but not essential—full training will be provided.

  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

  • A flexible attitude and willingness to take on a variety of cleaning tasks throughout the day.

  • Good spoken and written communication skills and a positive, proactive approach to work.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong

in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act

with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive

in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

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Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

Learn more

Map showing location of Castle Cary, United Kingdom, BA7 7PH
Castle Cary, United Kingdom, BA7 7PH

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    Marco, Cleaning Manager

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