Hygiene Officer

Placements24; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Hygiene Officer for facilities in Welkom. You will develop and monitor hygiene programs to maintain safe environments for employees and visitors, aligning with health regs and audits.

This hybrid on-site role combines supervising cleaning staff with administrative duties, requiring strong leadership, organization, and ability to drive continuous improvement in sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hygiene officer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of sanitation principles and health regulations.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in conducting audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and hygiene audits, identifying and rectifying any non-compliance issues.
• Oversee the activities of the cleaning staff, providing training and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Manage the procurement and inventory control of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed reports on hygiene performance, audit findings, and corrective actions.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Sanitation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and proactive Hygiene Officer to ensure impeccable sanitation standards across their facilities in Welkom. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring hygiene programs to maintain a safe and healthy environment for employees and visitors, aligning with regulatory requirements. You will conduct regular audits, manage cleaning staff, and ensure the effective use of resources. This position offers a blend of on-site supervision and administrative duties, ideal for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and possesses strong leadership qualities within the cleaning and sanitation sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and hygiene audits, identifying and rectifying any non-compliance issues.
• Oversee the activities of the cleaning staff, providing training and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Manage the procurement and inventory control of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed reports on hygiene performance, audit findings, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Experience in a hygiene officer or similar role, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of sanitation principles, food safety (if applicable), and health regulations.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Good communication and leadership abilities to manage a team effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with some remote administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.
• Opportunities for further professional development and certifications.
• A role with significant responsibility and autonomy in ensuring site hygiene.