Night Hygiene Team Lead – Food Manufacturing

Puratos; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£16.91 per hour

Night shift 21:00–05:00

40 hours per week

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Career growth opportunities

5 training days in 2026

Employee benefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Positive and inclusive work环境

Job summary

Puratos UK is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor for night shift to lead the night hygiene team in our Sittingbourne facility. You will ensure safe practices, maintain cleaning schedules, and train staff while managing resources and budgets.

This permanent full-time role offers a clear path for development within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. The role requires COSHH, health and safety and HACCP knowledge, with a focus on maintaining high hygiene standards and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Previous experience within a hygiene supervisory role within a food manufacturing environment.
• COSHH training.
• Health & Safety training
• First Aid Training
• Level 2 HACCP & Food Hygiene
• Basic computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Supervise the night hygiene team, this includes assisting with staff recruitment, appraisals, holidays, absence and pay queries.
• Maintain a safe working environment for the employees in the department.
• Ensure there is adequate staffing, PPE, equipment & chemical resources are available to carry out the night hygiene duties. Escalate any issues to your line manager promptly.
• Ensure cleaning is being carried out in accordance with approved cleaning methods and at the required frequency. If the cleaning schedule has not been followed the supervisor should create corrective actions and put in preventative measures to prevent further occurrences.
• Work closely with the Technical Manager to ensure the required hygiene standards are being met, and that the cleaning schedules and cleaning methods are kept up to date.
• Maintain accurate and timely cleaning records.
• Attend training as required to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Deliver staff training on cleaning methods, schedules, chemical usage etc. as and when required.
• Drive the hygiene standards across the site
• Assist with cleaning duties as required (hands on role).
• Carry out a weekly stock take of all chemicals / cleaning consumables / equipment and liaise with purchasing to ensure chemicals stock levels are being maintained.
• Carry out handover to production staff, where required prior to production start-up.
• Assist chemical supplier as required e.g., facilitate night hygiene inspections, training sessions etc.
• Carry out chemical titration checks and basic maintenance of hygiene equipment where required.
• Work within the department budget and help manage department costs.
• Carry out other duties that are within the general scope of the post and grade which may be required from time to time, as part of their team development and progression within the organisation.

Job description

Puratos UK is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor for night shift to lead the night hygiene team in our Sittingbourne facility. You will ensure safe practices, maintain cleaning schedules, and train staff while managing resources and budgets.

This permanent full-time role offers a clear path for development within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. The role requires COSHH, health and safety and HACCP knowledge, with a focus on maintaining high hygiene standards and accurate records.