At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

Hygiene Operative – Kettle Crisps

Working 3 on 3 off shifts, 12 hour days

Salary: £27,257.15

Are you ready to play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, safety, and quality? Kettle Crisps — part of the renowned Valeo Foods UK Group — is looking for a dedicated Hygiene Operative to join our team.

If you’re passionate about hygiene, safety, and supporting the production of high‑quality food products, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

At Kettle Crisps, we’re proud to craft delicious snacks enjoyed across the UK and beyond. Behind every bag is a commitment to excellence — from the ingredients we select to the hygiene and safety standards we uphold. As part of the Valeo Foods UK Group, you’ll be joining a business that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Hygiene Operative, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring our production environment meets the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. Your work directly supports our goals in health & safety, food safety, quality, service, and cost efficiency — all while helping to strengthen the Kettle brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Safely handle, store, and use chemicals in line with COSHH and HAZOP requirements.
• Carry out cleaning tasks in accordance with established hygiene procedures and systems, meeting both internal and customer expectations.
• Provide timely and accurate cleaning support to production areas, ensuring equipment is delivered clean, on time, and ready for use.
• Identify any skills gaps and proactively seek training and development opportunities to support continuous improvement.

• A strong commitment to hygiene and safety.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in a food production or hygiene role is idea, together with of packaging machines

If you’re motivated, reliable, and eager to contribute to a brand known for quality, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help keep Kettle Crisps a name people trust.

What we offer you in return

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount 
• And plenty more!