Hygiene Operative

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL’s, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed… to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though we’re always innovating, our baking is based on time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters. Nothing pleasures us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires, our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Hygiene Operative to join our team as a Facilities Cleaner, maintaining high standards of cleanliness across offices, toilets, canteen areas, floors and communal spaces.

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across offices, floors, toilets, canteen areas, corridors, communal spaces and other designated areas.
• Clean, sanitise and replenish washrooms, toilets and welfare facilities, including soap, toilet roll, hand towels and other consumables.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, polish and clean floors safely, using the correct equipment, cleaning products and wet floor signage.
• Empty bins, replace liners, clean touchpoints, wipe surfaces and dispose of waste safely in line with company procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules, use chemicals and equipment safely, and report hazards, stock shortages, spillages or maintenance issues to the Operations Manager or supervisor.

Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have:

• Previous cleaning experience within a commercial, office, industrial, warehouse, food production or facilities environment is desirable.
• Reliable, punctual and consistent, with a strong work ethic and the ability to complete cleaning tasks to a high standard.
• Comfortable with physically active work, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, mopping, vacuuming and using cleaning equipment.
• Able to work independently while also supporting colleagues and communicating clearly with supervisors or managers.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, hygienic and well presented facility for employees, visitors and contractors.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Grow with us – clear career progression and ongoing training to help you reach your full potential.
• Tasty perks – enjoy our freshly baked products on your break and take some home to share with friends and family.
• Exclusive savings – 40–50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL’s Bakery.
• Wellbeing support – access to a 24-hour GP service whenever you need it.
• More than just a job – access to our company benefits platform with a range of discounts, rewards, and offers.

Location: Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU

Hours: 22:00-6:00

Shift: Sunday to Thursday

Pay: £14.30 per hour

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.

We care about nature:

We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.