Night Hygiene Team Leader

Puratos; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredient company based in Buckingham is looking for a Hygiene Team Leader to oversee cleanliness and safety at their production site. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and managing cleaning procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong hygiene knowledge and excellent leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

Generous Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Learning & Development Programs

Wellbeing Initiatives

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

High Street Discounts

Monthly Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a hygiene or safety environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to train and mentor teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Hygiene Operatives to ensure cleanliness and compliance.
• Conduct audits and inspections for hygiene standards.
• Distribute tasks and maintain cleaning schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: Buckingham

Direct Reports: 2

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we believe in the magic of food to bring people together. As a global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, we’re proud to support our customers in over 70 countries with innovative, high‑quality solutions. With over 10,000 passionate employees and a turnover of €3.1 billion (2023), we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us.

In 2025, we’re expanding our Buckingham site and building brand‑new operations teams. That’s where you come in.

Your Mission

As our Hygiene Team Leader, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance across our production site. You’ll lead a small team of Hygiene Operatives, ensuring that all cleaning tasks, from daily routines to deep cleans are completed thoroughly, safely, and on time.

You’ll be responsible for distributing tasks, coaching your team, and ensuring that cleaning procedures meet food safety and allergen control standards. You’ll also manage investigations into hygiene‑related non‑conformances, support audits (including BRC), and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams to maintain a safe and efficient environment.

As the most senior person on the night shift, you’ll represent Puratos professionally in any emergency or external liaison and provide clear handovers to the Production team to ensure seamless operations.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where your attention to detail, commitment to safety, and ability to inspire others will make a real impact.

What you will do

• Lead and Develop Your Team – Supervise, coach, and support Hygiene Operatives to deliver high standards and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Compliance and Safety – Maintain rigorous hygiene standards, SOPs, and allergen controls, ensuring a safe and compliant environment.
• Own the Cleaning Schedule – Distribute tasks, monitor completion, and ensure all cleaning is thorough, timely, and traceable.
• Champion Food Safety – Train your team to understand contamination risks and uphold food safety protocols.
• Investigate and Resolve Issues – Lead investigations into non‑conformances and take proactive steps to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to support operations and audits.
• Represent Puratos Professionally – Act as the senior contact on night shift, liaising with external parties when needed.

What we expect from you

At Puratos, we believe in more than just skills—we value the mindset and behaviours that drive success. Here’s what we expect from you:

• Customer Focus – You’re curious about what people need—whether they’re colleagues or customers—and you act with care and efficiency to make their lives easier. You champion a customer‑first mindset in everything you do.
• Team Collaboration – You work with others in a spirit of trust and respect. You’re open to new ideas, build strong relationships, and aim for shared success—because we’re better together.
• Clear Communication – You tailor your message to your audience, whether it’s face‑to‑face, in writing, or on the shop floor. You make sure everyone’s on the same page.
• Continuous Improvement – You take pride in high standards and are always looking for ways to do things better. You embrace feedback, adapt to change, and never stop learning.
• Performance Driven – You’re ambitious, accountable, and resilient. You plan smart, use resources wisely, and stay focused—even when things don’t go to plan.

What you can expect from Puratos

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long‑term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

Benefits

💰 Competitive Salary – Reviewed annually to ensure we stay ahead of the market.

🎯 Annual Bonus Scheme – 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.

💼 Generous Pension Plan – Up to 7.5% employer contributions to support your future.

🏥 Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover fully paid, with options to add family members.

🌴 Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus the flexibility to buy or sell additional days.

🤒 Enhanced Company Sick Pay – Because your health matters.

📚 Learning & Development – Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.

💖 Wellbeing Matters – Access to our ‘Calling for Caring’ wellbeing initiatives.

🛡 Life Assurance – 2x your salary plus a 20% spouse pension.

🧾 Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most.

🏅 Loyal Service Awards – Celebrating your milestones with us.

🧠 Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life’s challenges.

🛍 High Street Discounts – Save with Perkbox perks.

🌟 Monthly ‘Magic Star’ Awards – Win £50 in vouchers for going above and beyond.

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay healthy

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about helping others grow and want to be part of something magical, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future at Puratos.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well‑being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10,000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.