Hygiene Supervisor

Frive; Rainham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

25 days Holiday + Public

Bonus Scheme

Discount on our amazing food

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Mintago Financial Wellbeing Platform

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Rainham is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor to maintain high hygiene standards and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. In this role, you will lead a team of hygiene operatives, manage cleanliness across the production site, and support internal audits. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience, understanding of food safety measures, and strong team leadership abilities. This full-time position offers competitive perks.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hygiene operations and maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage and coach a team of hygiene operatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in hygiene supervisory role

Understanding of food safety regulations

Leadership and team management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Fluency in English

Job description

Join to apply for the Hygiene Supervisor role at Frive.

Reports to: Hygiene Manager

Shift pattern: 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off

Hours: 6am - 6:30pm

About Us

Frive is on a mission to revolutionise healthy eating with 100% natural, ready‑to‑eat meals. As the UK’s highest‑rated ready‑to‑eat meal brand, we’ve delivered over 10 million meals and are just getting started.

We work with people from all different backgrounds and communities and recognise our own biases. We strive to create a strong sense of belonging and believe we will be better equipped to achieve our goals by building a team that approaches problems from different angles, using different perspectives and experiences to solve problems. All qualified applicants will be considered and we have no regard for age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation; the more the merrier, and together we can achieve greatness.

Mission

We help busy people enjoy natural, healthy eating with ready‑to‑eat meals delivered to their door, proven to support their health goals.

Vision

To transform health by revolutionising eating habits and restoring food to its natural form.

Values

• Empowerment: We empower our people to make strong, independent decisions with confidence
• Transparency: We share information openly and with intention
• Open Communication: We communicate directly and honestly
• High Performance: We foster an environment that attracts, retains, and rewards high performance
• Agility: We encourage flexibility in our people by reducing blockers and prioritising their creativity and productivity

Impact

As our Hygiene Team Supervisor, you’ll lead from the front to ensure the highest hygiene and food safety standards are upheld across our manufacturing site. You’ll manage and motivate a team of hygiene operatives to deliver a safe, compliant, and spotless environment—ready for production every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day hygiene operations, including scheduled deep cleans, routine tasks, and reactive cleans.
• Manage and coach a team of hygiene operatives—setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and maintaining high morale.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations (BRC, HACCP, COSHH, etc.) and internal standards.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, chemical usage, and hygiene audits.
• Carry out hygiene inspections and support internal/external audits.
• Work closely with the Technical and Production teams to ensure hygiene tasks are aligned with production needs.
• Maintain stock levels of hygiene equipment and cleaning chemicals, ensuring safe storage and usage.
• Support continuous improvement projects to drive hygiene efficiency and effectiveness.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a hygiene supervisory role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, BRCGS, and HACCP requirements.
• Confident in leading a team, giving clear instructions, and handling performance conversations.
• Strong attention to detail, with pride in a clean and organised workspace.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt in a fast‑moving, scale‑up environment.
• Trained in COSHH and chemical safety (desirable).
• Fluent in English; other language skills are a bonus.

Benefits & Perks

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days Holiday + Public
• Bonus Scheme
• Discount on our amazing food
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Mintago Financial Wellbeing Platform – offering salary sacrifice options to make your money work smarter

What's next?

If you are interested in learning more about the role and think this could be for you, then don't hesitate and apply now. We look forward to hearing from you and love hearing from people who are passionate about our purpose and vision.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing