Hygiene Team Lead — Hands-On, Audit-Ready Excellence

Associated Seafoods Ltd; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Medical/mental health support

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Associated Seafoods Ltd in Arbroath is seeking a hands-on Hygiene Team Leader to safeguard product integrity across fresh, smoked, and ready-to-eat fish production areas. You will lead the hygiene team, ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and customer standards, and support audits.

The role includes coaching operatives, managing cleaning documentation, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with hygiene systems and cleaning chemicals.
• COSHH and GMP knowledge.
• HACCP Level 2 and Food Hygiene Level 2 mandatory.
• Previous supervision or team-leading experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and customer standards.
• Report hazards and support investigations where required.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and documentation of cleaning chemicals.
• Lead, motivate, support and allocate tasks to the Hygiene Operatives.
• Monitor completion of cleaning activities to required standards.
• Promote a positive team culture and lead performance effectively.
• Work hands-on alongside the team during cleaning operations.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Conduct visual checks and support microbiological and audit activities.
• Ensure all cleaning documentation is completed accurately.
• Take corrective action where standards are not met.
• Resolve shift issues and communicate effectively with relevant departments.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Multitasking

COSHH awareness

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Education

HACCP Level 2

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Associated Seafoods Ltd in Arbroath is seeking a hands-on Hygiene Team Leader to safeguard product integrity across fresh, smoked, and ready-to-eat fish production areas. You will lead the hygiene team, ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and customer standards, and support audits.

The role includes coaching operatives, managing cleaning documentation, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a strong safety culture.