Night Hygiene Lead - Food Safety & HACCP

Vitacress; Andover; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is seeking a Night Hygiene Team Leader to oversee a team of 11 hygiene operatives and uphold the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in our production facility.

You will plan and supervise daily and deep-clean activities, ensure HACCP, GMP and BRC compliance, conduct inspections and manage records, while collaborating with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to drive food safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous hygiene team leadership or supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong HACCP, GMP and BRC knowledge and food safety understanding.
• Experience leading, motivating and organising a team.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable in a factory environment, including wet and cold conditions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night hygiene team, ensuring coverage and standards.
• Plan and coordinate daily and deep-clean activities across the site.
• Ensure hygiene standards meet HACCP, GMP and BRC requirements.
• Conduct hygiene inspections and allergen swab testing.
• Manage cleaning records and hygiene documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Train and develop hygiene operatives and drive improvements.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

GMP standards

BRC standards

Team leadership

Record-keeping

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is seeking a Night Hygiene Team Leader to oversee a team of 11 hygiene operatives and uphold the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in our production facility.

You will plan and supervise daily and deep-clean activities, ensure HACCP, GMP and BRC compliance, conduct inspections and manage records, while collaborating with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to drive food safety improvements.