Hygiene Senior Team Leader

Gap Personnel; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Hygiene Senior Team Leader in Deeside to oversee hygiene operations and ensure compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a GMP-regulated environment and strong leadership skills. This role offers a pay of £15.22 per hour and various benefits including 21 days of holidays and onsite parking.

Benefits

21 days holidays plus bank holidays

Onsite parking

Free food in a canteen

Sick pay that increases with length of service

Pension scheme

Health shield membership after 12 months service

Employee of the month scheme

Employee suggestion scheme

Site social squad with regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and regulatory compliance is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene operations to ensure adherence to GMP standards.
• Conduct inspections to verify cleanliness and safety.
• Supervise hygiene personnel and maintain training records.

Skills

Proven experience in GMP-regulated environment

Strong knowledge of GMP principles

Excellent leadership skills

Ability to conduct inspections independently

Job description

Hygiene Senior Team Leader

£15.22 per hour / £31,657 per annum

Monday – Friday / 2pm – 10pm

Deeside

Our client based in the Deeside area is currently looking to recruit a Senior Team Leader within the hygiene department. Reporting to the Hygiene Manager, the Senior Team Leader is responsible for leading and overseeing hygiene operations to ensure all activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. This role involves managing cleanliness, safety, and compliance while supervising the hygiene team to maintain operational excellence. The Hygiene Senior Team Leader also promotes a safe work environment and supports cross-functional collaboration across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene operations to ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and company policies.
• Oversee safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal of waste materials.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, reducing risks to employees and visitors.
• Conduct unannounced inspections to verify cleanliness and readiness of equipment prior to use.
• Ensure all clean equipment is clearly labelled to prevent contamination or misuse.
• Monitor and ensure completion of hygiene tasks according to defined procedures and protocols.
• Verify surface cleanliness using ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) swabbing techniques.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation to support traceability, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Confirm completion and acknowledgment of all scheduled cleaning and operational activities.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are used at correct concentrations according to safety and compliance standards.
• Supervise and ensure all hygiene personnel are adequately trained, with up-to-date training records maintained.
• Foster a cooperative, communicative, and motivated working environment within the hygiene team.
• Assist with cross-functional tasks and initiatives that enhance overall site operations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience working in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP principles, hygiene standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ATP swabbing and cleanliness verification methods preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform inspections and audits independently and proactively.
• Familiarity with training management and documentation control.
• Commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to conduct inspections in manufacturing and cleaning areas.
• May require standing and walking for extended periods.

Benefits

• 21 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Free food in a freezer in the canteen
• Sick pay that increases with length of service
• Pension scheme
• Health shield membership after 12 months service
• Employee of the month scheme
• Employee suggestion scheme
• Site social squad with regular social events

To apply please call Gap Personnel Flint branch on 01352 762213 or email [e-mail]

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