Hygiene Supervisor

Aspired Talent Ltd; Lenborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hygiene Team Leader for night-shift operations. This hands-on leadership role involves ensuring high hygiene standards, managing a small team of Hygiene Operatives, and overseeing compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates should have essential food safety qualifications and 2-3 years of experience in the food industry. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

Annual bonus scheme

Generous pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Up to 5 weeks annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Learning and development programmes

Wellbeing support initiatives

Life assurance and income protection

High street discounts and reward schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Monthly employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2-3 years' experience in the food industry or FMCG.
• Confident and competent in SAP and other technologies.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly hygiene activities to meet food safety standards.
• Allocate work and lead Hygiene Operators.
• Train the team on contamination risks and safe practices.

Skills

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Continuous improvement

Resilience

Accountability

Education

Food Safety Level 2

HACCP Level 2

Allergen Awareness

Chemical Awareness

First Aid at Work

Team Leader/Management Level 3

Lean Manufacturing Level 2

Tools

SAP

Applied Principles

Computers and new technology

Job description

Hygiene Team Leader - Permanent Role (40 Hours per Week)

Aspired Talent are recruiting on behalf of a leading global food manufacturer.

We are supporting a well-established international food manufacturer as they expand their operations in Buckingham for 2025. As part of this growth, we are recruiting a Hygiene Team Leader to join their new night‑shift operations team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will ensure high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality across the site, while leading and developing a small team of Hygiene Operatives.

Key Details

• Direct Reports: 2 x Hygiene Operators
• Salary: £33,000 + 25% shift allowance
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 22:00 - 06:00
• Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week (includes paid break)

Your Mission

As the Hygiene Team Leader, you will oversee all nightly hygiene activities to ensure cleaning tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with food safety standards. You will allocate work, champion food safety, support audits, and lead investigations into hygiene‑related non‑conformances.

You will also act as the senior point of contact on night shift, representing the site professionally and delivering clear handovers to day teams.

What You Will Do

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Supervise and support Hygiene Operators
• Drive engagement, performance, and continuous improvement

Ensure Compliance and Safety

• Maintain high hygiene, allergen‑control, and safety standards
• Ensure all activities are fully traceable and audit‑ready

Manage the Cleaning Schedule

• Allocate cleaning tasks and monitor completion
• Ensure all work is thorough and delivered on time

Champion Food Safety

• Train your team on contamination risks and safe working practices

Investigate and Resolve Issues

• Lead investigations into hygiene‑related non‑conformances
• Implement corrective and preventive actions

Collaborate Across Teams

• Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D
• Support internal and external audits

Act as Night‑Shift Lead

• Represent the site in emergencies or external interactions
• Provide concise and consistent handovers

What We're Looking For

• Strong customer and colleague focus
• Effective collaboration and teamwork
• Clear, confident communication
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• Drive, resilience, and accountability

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Food Safety Level 2 - Essential
• HACCP Level 2 - Essential
• Allergen Awareness - Essential
• Chemical Awareness - Essential
• PPT - Essential
• FLT - Essential
• First Aid at Work - Essential
• IOSH - Essential
• At least 2-3 years' experience in the food industry or FMCG - Essential
• Confident and competent user of SAP
• Confident and competent user of Applied Principles
• Confident user of computers and new technology
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven team player, able to work collaboratively at all levels and build partnerships with cross‑functional teams
• Excellent attention to detail, methodical approach, and strong organisational skills
• Team Leader/Management Level 3 - Essential
• Lean Manufacturing Level 2 - Desirable

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Annual bonus scheme
• Generous pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave, with buy/sell options
• Enhanced sick pay
• Learning and development programmes
• Wellbeing support initiatives
• Life assurance and income protection
• High street discounts and reward schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Monthly employee recognition awards