Hygiene Team leader, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers Ltd; Lacock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Regular shifts and weekly pay

Ongoing training and development

Free eggs every week

Subsidised staff transport

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers Ltd in Lacock, Wiltshire, requires a Hygiene Team Leader to drive food safety across production and packing areas. You will lead a team, plan cleaning schedules, and sign off areas ready for safe egg packing, ensuring rigorous hygiene standards are maintained.

The role demands strong leadership, attention to detail and the ability to train staff. We offer regular shifts, development opportunities and a supportive environment within a long‑standing free‑range and organic egg

Qualifications

• Experience leading a diverse workforce.
• Solid hygiene knowledge in production/manufacturing.
• Fluent English with ability to understand and implement instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the hygiene team to maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards across production and packing areas
• Plan and deliver effective daily and weekly cleaning schedules, including deep cleans and line changeovers
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, biosecurity, BRCGS and company standards at all times
• Carry out pre‑ and post‑production hygiene checks, signing off areas ready for safe egg packing
• Train, coach and develop the hygiene team, promoting safe ways of working and consistent standards
• Oversee safe use and control of cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH requirements
• Maintain accurate hygiene records, support audits and drive continuous improvement
• Act as a role model for health, safety and a strong food safety culture across the site

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Hygiene knowledge

Attention to detail

English language skills

Tools

COSHH

Allergen controls

Internal audits

Job description

Role: Hygiene Team Leader

Pay rate: £13.78 p/h

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: 06.00am – 18.00pm, 4on4off

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free‑range and organic egg producers within the UK.

About the role:

• Lead and motivate the hygiene team to maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards across production and packing areas
• Plan and deliver effective daily and weekly cleaning schedules, including deep cleans and line changeovers
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, biosecurity, BRCGS and company standards at all times
• Carry out pre‑and post‑production hygiene checks, signing off areas ready for safe egg packing
• Train, coach and develop the hygiene team, promoting safe ways of working and consistent standards
• Oversee safe use and control of cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH requirements
• Maintain accurate hygiene records, support audits and drive continuous improvement
• Act as a role model for health, safety and a strong food safety culture across the site

About you:

You’re someone who leads by example and naturally demonstrates our values of Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team and Diversity in everything you do. With a positive, can‑do attitude, you take pride in your work and bring strong attention to detail, a great work ethic and a commitment to doing things the right way.

You’re comfortable giving clear instructions, following procedures, and ensuring documentation and auditable records are completed thoroughly and accurately.

You’re confident in resolving day‑to‑day issues using established procedures, identifying trends and escalating concerns appropriately to support continuous improvement.

Essential experience and knowledge:

• Previous experience managing or supervising a diverse workforce
• A solid understanding of hygiene requirements within a production or manufacturing environment
• English language skills sufficient to understand, explain and implement written and verbal instructions, procedures and requirements

Preferred experience and knowledge:

• Experience working in a high‑care food production environment
• Working knowledge of COSHH, allergen controls and contamination prevention
• Experience supporting internal and external audits

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On‑site parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme