Hygiene Supervisor

The Compleat Food Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

Holiday discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group seeks a Hygiene Supervisor to lead a small hygiene team at our London site. You will oversee cleaning programs, ensure compliance with BRCGS and customer standards, and drive continuous improvement in hygiene and food safety across the operation.

Ideal candidates will have a Food Science degree, Advanced Food Hygiene certification, and 3+ years of supervisory experience in food hygiene, with a track record of delivering safe, clean, compliant production environments.

Qualifications

• Food Science graduate (or related field).
• Advanced Food Hygiene certified.
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience in food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective hygiene management across the factory, including cleaning systems, schedules, procedures, and correct chemical usage.
• Maintain IOSH or NEBOSH certification and conduct Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and COSHH assessments, ensuring full compliance and up‑to‑date documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, including SOPs, Codes of Practice, Food Manufacturing Standards, and BRCGS requirements.
• Monitor microbiological standards and trends, applying RCA to investigate and resolve adverse results.

Skills

Supervision

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Risk Assessment

Education

Food Science degree

Job description

The Hygiene Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all factory equipment and the production environment are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, in line with company requirements, customer codes of practice and relevant food safety standards. The role will supervise and support a small hygiene team, providing day-to-day direction and ensuring hygiene activities are completed effectively and to the required standards. Working closely with Operations, Technical and Engineering teams, the Hygiene Supervisor will help maintain and continuously improve hygiene standards across the site, promoting a strong culture of cleanliness, food safety and compliance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure effective hygiene management across the factory, including cleaning systems, schedules, procedures, and correct chemical usage.
• Maintain IOSH or NEBOSH certification and conduct Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and COSHH assessments, ensuring full compliance and up‑to‑date documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, including SOPs, Codes of Practice, Food Manufacturing Standards, and BRCGS requirements.
• Monitor microbiological standards and trends, applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to investigate and resolve adverse results.
• Maintain accurate departmental documentation and reporting, ensuring alignment with customer and internal requirements.
• Manage a small team including appraisals as per business requirement.
• Promote cross‑department collaboration with Operations, Technical, and Engineering to improve operational efficiency and address issues such as water ingress and equipment damage.
• Food Science graduate (or related field)
• Advanced Food Hygiene certified
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience in food hygiene

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for Hygiene Supervisor to join our dedicated technical team at Harvey & Brockless in London.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own‑label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added‑value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant‑based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on‑demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you – confidentially and with care. We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance. You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks – including Women @ Compleat