Chocolate Factory Cleaner
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Contract: 1 Year MAT Cover
Start Date: Approximately 7 July 2026
Hours: Flexible. We are happy to consider a working pattern that suits you within our operating hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Typically 20 hours per week.
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Remote Working: No
Benefits
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Paid lunch break
- Free onsite parking
- Access to wellbeing support
- Access to a nationwide employee discounts platform
About The Chocolatier
The Chocolatier is an independent artisan chocolate manufacturer based in Hertfordshire. We are passionate about creating exceptional chocolate products, combining creativity, craftsmanship and quality in everything we do.
We produce chocolates for our own brand, boutique retailers, luxury businesses and national and international customers, delivering everything from handcrafted collections to bespoke projects.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for people who take pride in their work and want to contribute to our mission:
Changing the World, One Chocolate at a Time.
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and conscientious Cleaner to help maintain the high standards expected within our SALSA-accredited chocolate factory.
This is an important role within our business. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring our production areas, packing rooms, offices and staff facilities remain clean, organised and well maintained.
You will take pride in creating an environment that supports food safety, quality and the wellbeing of the team. A keen eye for detail, a methodical approach and a commitment to high standards are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout production, packing and office areas
- Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
- Undertake deep cleaning tasks on a planned rotational basis
- Complete cleaning records accurately and consistently
- Monitor and replenish cleaning and hygiene consumables
- Support compliance with food safety, hygiene and SALSA requirements
- Report any maintenance, hygiene or cleanliness concerns promptly
- Help maintain an organised, safe and pleasant working environment for the team
About You
We would particularly like to hear from people who:
- Take genuine pride in keeping environments clean, organised and presentable
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Are reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Can manage their time effectively and prioritise tasks
- Are comfortable completing records accurately
- Have high personal standards of hygiene and cleanliness
- Work well as part of a team
- Have a good standard of spoken and written English
Desirable Experience
- Previous cleaning experience within a food production, catering or manufacturing environment
- An understanding of food hygiene and food safety standards
- Experience following cleaning schedules and completing cleaning records
Full training will be provided.
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hitchin SG4 0TP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are key values that you bring to your work?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
