Hygiene - Hygiene Team Leader

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

Job summary

Vitacress Salads is seeking a Night Hygiene Team Leader to head a team of 11 operatives at our production facility in Hampshire. You will oversee nightly cleaning, ensure HACCP/GMP/BRC compliance, and drive food safety standards while coordinating with production, engineering and quality teams.

The role requires hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and strong record-keeping. Night shifts run 18:00–06:00 on a 4 on/4 off pattern with monthly pay on the 25th.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a hygiene team in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP and BRC standards.
• Hands-on approach with good record-keeping and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night hygiene team.
• Plan and coordinate daily and deep-clean activities.
• Ensure hygiene standards meet HACCP, GMP and BRC.
• 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.
• Drive continuous improvement and food safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

GMP/BRC compliance

Record keeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Night Hygiene Team Leader

St Mary Bourne, Hampshire
£39,637.50 per year
4 on 4 off | 18:00 - 06:00
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.