Hygiene Line Leader

Proactive Staff; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Hygiene Line Leader to oversee hygiene operations across their production facility in Nottingham. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Modern, clean facilities

Progression within a growing business

Pension and PPE provided

Immediate start for successful applicants

Qualifications

• Must have experience in hygiene/cleaning roles within a food production setting.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience is essential.
• Knowledge of hygiene protocols, COSHH regulations, and food safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead hygiene activities across the Prep, Kitchen, and Production Lines.
• Supervise and support a team of Hygiene Operatives.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, COSHH, health & safety, and GMP standards.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Compliance

Food Safety

COSHH

Risk Management

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene

Management / Supervisory Experience

Job description

The Role
Our client, an award-winning, fast-growing food manufacturer based in central Nottingham, is seeking an experienced Hygiene Line Leader to take responsibility for hygiene operations across their production facility on the afternoon shift. This is a key role, offering the opportunity to lead a team, drive food safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement in a values-driven environment.

What s in it for me? (Benefits)

• GBP14.20 per hour (GBP29,500 per annum)
• 16pm Midnight Monday Friday
• Modern, clean facilities within inclusive and supportive environment
• Progression within a growing business
• Perks, Pension, PPE and lots more
• Immediate start for successful applicant

Job Description:

• The successful Hygiene Line Leader will;
• Manage and lead hygiene activities across the Prep, Kitchen, and Production Lines
• Supervise and support a team of Hygiene Operatives, including training, scheduling and performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, COSHH, health & safety, and GMP standards
• Complete hygiene documentation and carry out inspections/audits to maintain audit readiness
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Technical, and Quality teams to support smooth operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily hygiene activities in line with production schedules
• Monitor and maintain cleaning materials, PPE and hygiene equipment
• Conduct routine safety walks and hygiene inspections
• Ensure cleaning schedules, procedures, and records are maintained accurately
• Train team members to required standards (SOPs, CCPs, safety protocols)
• Report and escalate hygiene, safety or maintenance concerns
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Support cross-functional collaboration and shift handovers

Skills and Experience:

• Must have experience in hygiene/cleaning roles within a food production setting
• Team leadership or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of hygiene protocols, COSHH regulations, and food safety standards
• Ideally Lv2 or 3 Food Hygiene certificate and familiar with allergen controls
• Ability to manage schedules, tasks, and compliance documentation (experience of BRC ideal but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve hygiene-related issues
• Good communication skills and cross-functional teamwork

How to Apply
If you have the relevant hygiene experience and leadership skills, and you re looking to join a business with strong values and a great working environment, we d love to hear from you.

Please click apply or send your CV. Alternatively a more detailed job description is available on the Proactive Staff website.

Proactive Staff is an equal opportunities Recruitment Business advertising on behalf of our client.

Skills:

Food Hygiene
Compliance
Food Safety
COSHH
Risk Management

Qualifications:

Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene
COSHH
Management / Supervisory Experience