Facilities and Hygiene Operative

**About Us**

We’re on a mission to change the world by growing better

We’re a full-scale, energy-saving, sustainably powered vertical farm, on a bold mission to transform the farming system for the better—creating nutritious, affordable, and delicious food that doesn’t cost the earth.

Our purpose? To change the world by growing better. We’re tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges—sustainable food production—while empowering communities to thrive on better, greener food choices. By 2050, 1 in 3 people will be eating vertically farmed food, proving we can feed a growing world using less land.

We boldly grow where no one has grown before. Our vertically farmed produce is made possible by an incredible team of rocket scientists (see what we did there?), engineers, leaf whisperers, and passionate people. We grow together—collaborating, challenging, and supporting each other.

Our team has grown to 130 people, and we’re always looking for passionate, plant-loving, purpose-driven individuals. At GrowUp, we believe in standing tall, doing what we say we’ll do, and taking pride in our work. We’re looking for people driven by purpose, ready to think big, and excited about creating a better world through sustainable food systems.

Our Story

In 2013, we started combining technologies to grow better food with less impact on the planet. Our breakthrough? Cracking the biggest challenge in vertical farming—energy. We use renewable heating and cooling to reduce our reliance on electricity and dramatically cut energy costs.

We’re growers with a deep-rooted respect for the British farming tradition. Using technology, innovation, and bold thinking, we aim to solve global food production challenges and build a more resilient food system.

From an idea eleven years ago to £100m+ investment and the creation of Pepperness in Sandwich, Kent, we’re growing toward a better future, supported by Generate Capital, a US Public Benefit Corporation.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. More farms, more crops, more impact.

**Our Values**
- Deep Rooted

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet and our business. We’re powered by purpose.
- Think Big

We’re courageous innovators. We thrive on bold ambitions. We avoid unnecessary complexity.
- Grow Together

We’re one team. We collaborate around the same goal. We challenge each other to unlock our full potential.
- Stand Tall

We do what we say we’re going to do. We’re proud of our work. We celebrate it.

**Where We Work**

PEPPERNESS - Our Flagship Farm

Located in Sandwich, Kent, Pepperness grows, harvests, and packs salad leaves under one roof. Built on a reclaimed car park, it spans the equivalent of 1,000 acres of farmland and embodies our sustainable, resilient future of food.

Our team drives us forward—growers, tech minds, and problem solvers — unlocking smarter, better, and more sustainable systems. We grow together.

Other Sites

We have teams in London and Edinburgh, focusing on Growth, Finance, and Impact — cross-functional and highly collaborative.

**Hours**

6pm to 5am

**Your Role**

If you’re a Facilities and Hygiene Operative looking to have a big impact in a brand-new facility, this could be the prefect role for you You will be right at the heart of our state-of-the-art Vertical Farm in Sandwich, Kent, where you will be supporting the site in producing delicious food products by providing first-hand quality & technical support, ensuring site compliance and day to day task.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:
To maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation throughout the facility, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for all employees and visitors.

Hygiene & Cleaning Duties:

- Perform daily and scheduled cleaning of production areas, offices, restrooms, canteens, and communal spaces.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with health, safety, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP, COSHH).
- Clean and sanitize machinery, equipment, and work surfaces as required.
- Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, and cleaning supplies.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and maintain accurate usage logs.
- Monitor and maintain hygiene equipment, reporting defects promptly.

Facility Support Duties:

- Support waste segregation and disposal according to environmental policies.
- Conduct deep cleans and hygiene audits as scheduled.
- Assist with pest control inspections and preventative measures.
- Respond promptly to cleaning or hygiene requests from management or staff.
- Maintain stock of cleaning materials and report shortages to the supervisor.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Be part of a great business - you will be in one of the fastest growing and most exciting businesses in the vertical farming industry.
- Be part of a great team - you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business.
- Grow yourself