Hygiene Team Lead - Food Processing

Agrial Fresh Produce; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual leave 28 days

Learning & Development

Staff transport

Job summary

Florette in Lichfield is seeking a Hygiene Team Leader to maintain hygiene standards in the processing plant and lead the hygiene team. You will organise cleaning, ensure tools and procedures are correctly used, and supervise safety and chemical handling to support efficient production.

The role requires experience in food manufacturing, CIC procedures, and effective team communication. It offers an hourly rate with bonus opportunities and a range of benefits in a market-leading site.

Qualifications

• Chemically trained and competent in hygiene practices.
• Experience in food manufacturing environments.
• Understanding CIC procedure compliance and safe operating practices.
• Experience and competency in stripping down and rebuilding equipment for hygiene.
• Strong verbal and written communication within a team.

Responsibilities

• Organise the hygiene team to complete cleaning to required standards.
• Ensure staff are equipped and trained; escalate access issues to the shift manager.
• Ensure correct tools and methods are used to avoid damage during cleaning.
• Follow strip down and rebuild procedures to prevent damage and protect equipment.
• Oversee chemical handling and LOTO compliance; liaise with production/engineering to ensure lines are available for cleaning.
• Report damages or concerns to the shift manager and engineering; deputise when needed.
• Promote positive safety behaviours through safety observations.

Skills

Chemically trained

Experience of food manufacturing

Experience in CIC's procedures

Strip down & rebuild of equipment

Team communication

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Florette in Lichfield is seeking a Hygiene Team Leader to maintain hygiene standards in the processing plant and lead the hygiene team. You will organise cleaning, ensure tools and procedures are correctly used, and supervise safety and chemical handling to support efficient production.

The role requires experience in food manufacturing, CIC procedures, and effective team communication. It offers an hourly rate with bonus opportunities and a range of benefits in a market-leading site.