Night Shift Hygiene Team Leader

CSS Contracts Support Services Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business based in Witham is seeking an experienced Night Shift Hygiene Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. In this role, you will lead a team of Hygiene Operatives, manage cleaning processes in compliance with site standards, and ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations. This position offers a salary of £31,200 per annum with various benefits including a company pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee discounts and store discounts

Free or discounted food

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Casual dress policy

Company events

On‑site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience overseeing hygiene operations within a food manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Strong understanding of hygiene processes, COSHH regulations, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow and implement cleaning schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Hygiene Operatives during the night shift.
• Carry out high‑level cleaning and disinfection of all production areas, including production lines and associated equipment.
• Ensure all cleaning is completed to site and customer standards, following detailed cleaning instruction cards.

Skills

Hygiene operations management

Compliance with COSHH regulations

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Basic education level

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Night Shift Hygiene Team Leader to join a leading food manufacturing business based in Witham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail‑oriented individual with strong leadership skills to take the next step in their career within a fast‑paced production environment.

As the Hygiene Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all production areas, leading a small team of Hygiene Operatives, and ensuring full compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Hygiene Operatives during the night shift
• Carry out high‑level cleaning and disinfection of all production areas, including production lines and associated equipment
• Ensure all cleaning is completed to site and customer standards, following detailed cleaning instruction cards
• Manage chemical and consumable stock, including ordering and safe handling in line with COSHH requirements
• Maintain accurate cleaning records and ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times
• Work collaboratively with production and management teams to identify and resolve hygiene‑related issues

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience overseeing hygiene operations within a food manufacturing or similar production environment
• Strong understanding of hygiene processes, COSHH regulations, and Health & Safety requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow and implement cleaning schedules
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic education level with the ability to read and understand written instructions

Salary

£31,200 per annum

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee discounts and store discounts
• Free or discounted food
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Casual dress policy
• Company events
• On‑site parking
• Sick pay