Hygiene Supervisor

FMCG executive network; Rufford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Supervisor for hygiene management. This role includes overseeing cleaning, sanitisation, and maintenance of machinery to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should have experience in hygiene or mechanical maintenance within food production and exhibit strong leadership skills. Attractive benefits include free hot drinks on shift, enhanced sick pay, and access to health consultations.

Benefits

Free hot drinks on shift

Enhanced paternity and maternity

Discounted gym memberships

Annual health check and consultations

Service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene or mechanical maintenance within food production.
• Strong leadership capabilities and hands-on approach.
• Ability to dismantle and reassemble mechanical equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning and sanitisation of mechanical equipment.
• Manage a small team of Hygiene Operatives.
• Conduct hygiene inspections and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Ability to work with cleaning chemicals safely

Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC)

Team management

Maintenance skills

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free‑range egg brand the Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

🕒 Shift Pattern

Sunday - Thursday 6 pm - 2 am

What are we looking for?

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

About the role

Supervisory role, responsible for the cleaning, sanitisation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and production machinery to ensure compliance with hygiene standards and operational efficiency in food manufacturing and safety. Lead and drive standards of Health and Safety, Hygiene, Engineering and Technical requirements to ensure that the business and customer standards are kept and audit requirements are fully met.

Key activities

• Perform deep cleaning and sanitisation of production lines, machinery, and workspaces.
• Dismantle, clean, and re‑assemble mechanical components of production equipment according to hygiene and engineering protocols.
• Experience with machine isolation, basic machine operations, maintenance of guards, trays and basic parts.
• General maintenance, oiling and greasing of equipment and machines.
• Use approved cleaning chemicals and methods to prevent contamination.
• Conduct hygiene inspections and report any non‑conformances.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to health & safety protocols.
• Experience of managing and motivating a small team of Hygiene Operatives, within a food manufacturing business.
• Strong leadership capabilities, taking a 'hands‑on' approach to support and guide the hygiene team when and where necessary.
• Identify and develop potential within the team, and coordinate the relevant training and support required.
• Previous experience in hygiene or mechanical maintenance within food production or similar environments.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals safely.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC).
• Ability to dismantle and re‑assemble mechanical equipment safely.
• Ensure all departmental staff are suitably trained for the tasks they are involved in and maintain the department cleaning training records.

What can we offer you?

• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 year service – enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare+ – Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free eye test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership – after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme

Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.