Hygiene - Hygiene Team Leader

Vitacress; Andover; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is seeking a Night Hygiene Team Leader to oversee a team of 11 hygiene operatives and uphold the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in our production facility.

You will plan and supervise daily and deep-clean activities, ensure HACCP, GMP and BRC compliance, conduct inspections and manage records, while collaborating with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to drive food safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous hygiene team leadership or supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong HACCP, GMP and BRC knowledge and food safety understanding.
• Experience leading, motivating and organising a team.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable in a factory environment, including wet and cold conditions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night hygiene team, ensuring coverage and standards.
• Plan and coordinate daily and deep-clean activities across the site.
• Ensure hygiene standards meet HACCP, GMP and BRC requirements.
• Conduct hygiene inspections and allergen swab testing.
• Manage cleaning records and hygiene documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Train and develop hygiene operatives and drive improvements.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

GMP standards

BRC standards

Team leadership

Record-keeping

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paid monthly on the 25th

Night Hygiene Team Leader

Location: St Mary Bourne, Hampshire

Salary: £39,637.50 per year

Schedule: 4 on 4 off | 18:00 - 06:00

Pay: Paid monthly on the 25th

Are you an experienced Hygiene Team Leader or Hygiene Supervisor looking for your next challenge in food manufacturing? At Vitacress Salads, we’re looking for a motivated and hands‑on Night Hygiene Team Leader to lead a team of 11 Hygiene Operatives and help maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and compliance across our production facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the night hygiene team
• Planning and coordinating daily and deep‑clean activities
• Ensuring hygiene standards meet HACCP, GMP and BRC requirements
• Conducting hygiene inspections and allergen swab testing
• Managing cleaning records and hygiene documentation
• Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams
• Training and developing hygiene operatives
• Driving continuous improvement and food safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Hygiene Team Leader, Supervisor or similar hygiene role within food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, BRC and food safety standards
• Experience leading, motivating and organising a team
• Good attention to detail and record‑keeping skills
• Comfortable working in a factory environment, including wet and cold conditions
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Why join Vitacress?

At Vitacress, Our Values Guide Everything We Do

• Always Deliver Quality - We take pride in producing products to the highest standards.
• Do the Right Thing - We act with integrity, respect and accountability.
• Nurture the Future - We invest in our people, communities and sustainable growth.

Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.