Hygiene Supervisor, Hygiene Supervisor

Pilgrim's Europe; Westerleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount platform

EAP

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a proactive Hygiene Supervisor at Westerleigh to lead the hygiene team, ensure food safety, and maintain audit-ready standards across all cleaning activities.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a focus on GMP and regulatory compliance, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join a team dedicated to high hygiene standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Hygiene Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Experience of industrial or food manufacturing deep cleaning procedures.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to the hygiene team.
• Ensure all hygiene operatives are fully trained, competent and working safely.
• Deliver hygiene standards in line with food safety, GMP and customer requirements.
• Ensure the factory remains audit-ready at all times.
• Monitor the safe and correct use of chemicals, including concentration checks.
• Ensure all hygiene staff wear the appropriate PPE and follow site procedures.
• Oversee cleaning schedules and verify all tasks are completed to the required standard.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure production areas are left clean and tidy.
• Complete and maintain accurate hygiene records and documentation.
• Provide training on hygiene procedures, food safety, health and safety, and chemical safety.
• Investigate hygiene, food safety or health and safety issues and take appropriate action.
• Support performance management, including coaching, counselling and disciplinary procedures where required.
• Manage stocks of cleaning chemicals, equipment and PPE to minimise waste and ensure availability.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer visits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the hygiene function.
• Provide cover for the Hygiene Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Food safety

GMP

Communication

Documentation

Health & Safety

Education

CosHH Training

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Location: Oakleigh Greeen, Westerleigh, BS37 8QZ

Department: Hygiene

Reporting to: Hygiene Manager

About The Role

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Hygiene Supervisor to join our team at Westerleigh. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising the hygiene team, maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards, and ensuring all cleaning activities are completed safely, effectively, and in line with customer, business, and regulatory requirements.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the site remains audit-ready while leading, developing and supporting your team to deliver exceptional hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to the hygiene team.
• Ensure all hygiene operatives are fully trained, competent and working safely.
• Deliver hygiene standards in line with food safety, GMP and customer requirements.
• Ensure the factory remains audit-ready at all times.
• Monitor the safe and correct use of chemicals, including concentration checks.
• Ensure all hygiene staff wear the appropriate PPE and follow site procedures.
• Oversee cleaning schedules and verify all tasks are completed to the required standard.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure production areas are left clean and tidy.
• Complete and maintain accurate hygiene records and documentation.
• Provide training on hygiene procedures, food safety, health and safety, and chemical safety.
• Investigate hygiene, food safety or health and safety issues and take appropriate action.
• Support performance management, including coaching, counselling and disciplinary procedures where required.
• Manage stocks of cleaning chemicals, equipment and PPE to minimise waste and ensure availability.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer visits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the hygiene function.
• Provide cover for the Hygiene Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Hygiene Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Experience of industrial or food manufacturing deep cleaning procedures.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience leading and motivating teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• COSHH Training.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• A hands-on approach and attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• The ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and leading by example.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

• Competitive salary
• Refer A Friend Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leadership and career development programmes
• Access to online learning resources
• Opportunities for internal career progression
• Supportive and inclusive working environment