Hygiene Team Lead – Food Safety & Cleanliness

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and well-being support

Employee discount scheme

Experience annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Opportunity for extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers in Leicester is seeking a Hygiene Team Leader to guide a shift-based team responsible for keeping production areas clean, safe, and ready for use. You will ensure tasks are completed to standard and on time, support the team, and collaborate with Production and other on-site teams.

The role requires experience in food production or hygiene, STH leadership or supportive experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or a hygiene role.
• Experience of leading or supporting a team.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety.
• Good attention to detail.
• Level 3 Food Safety and/or HACCP Certificate would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Hygiene Team during each shift.
• Plan and share cleaning tasks with the team
• Check production areas and equipment after cleaning
• Make sure cleaning schedules and records are completed
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment in line with site rules
• Report hygiene, safety, or equipment issues to the right team
• Support deep cleans, changeovers, and planned shutdowns
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules at all times

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Food Safety/HACCP certificate

Job description

Samworth Brothers in Leicester is seeking a Hygiene Team Leader to guide a shift-based team responsible for keeping production areas clean, safe, and ready for use. You will ensure tasks are completed to standard and on time, support the team, and collaborate with Production and other on-site teams.

The role requires experience in food production or hygiene, STH leadership or supportive experience, strong knowledge of food safety, and meticulous attention to detail.