Hygiene Operative Team Leader

Tennial Personnel; Great Horkesley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking two experienced Night Shift Hygiene Operative Team Leaders in Great Horkesley. The role involves leading a team to ensure high cleaning standards and compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and reliability. Benefits include holiday pay, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities. This is a temporary to permanent position.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Proven track record of reliability and responsibility.
• Self‑motivated and reliable with a proactive attitude.
• Previous experience leading a small team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of hygiene operatives to ensure cleaning activities are completed.
• Carry out cleaning tasks and maintain compliance with safety procedures.
• Work closely with the Hygiene Manager and Supervisor to drive improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Tennial Personnel are seeking two experienced and motivated Night Shift Hygiene Operative Team Leaders to join our clients team. You will be responsible for leading a small team of hygiene operatives to ensure all cleaning activities are completed to the highest standards, supporting food safety, and maintaining compliance with out clients company and customer requirements. Duties will include carrying out cleaning tasks as outlined in Cleaning Instruction Cards and work schedules. You will have the ability to lead and support a team of hygiene operatives. Adhere to all Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures. Perform daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning of machinery and production areas.

Dismantle equipment for thorough deep cleaning. Safely handle and work with cleaning chemicals. Complete and maintain all required documentation and sign-offs. Provide cover for holidays and absences.

Work closely with the Hygiene Manager and Hygiene Supervisor to drive continuous improvement and maintain high factory standards.

You will be self‑motivated and reliable. A strong team player with a proactive attitude, excellent attention to detail and a conscientious approach. Proven track record of reliability and responsibility.

Previous experience leading a small team is preferred, though transferable leadership skills will be considered.

Shift pattern includes 6:00 pm to 3:00 am, working four days on and four days off which will include weekends. Our client is located outside Colchester so transport will be required. This is a temporary to permanent position upon completion of probation period (8 weeks working).

Benefits include

• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development
• Full training provided