Hygiene Supervisor: Lead Cleanliness & Food Safety

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

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.