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Hygiene Team Leader (Nights)
Cambridgeshire
37,000-39,000
Are you an experienced hygiene professional with strong leadership skills? We are recruiting for a Nights Hygiene Team Leader to oversee hygiene operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is key in maintaining high hygiene standards, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of 4-6 Hygiene Operatives, ensuring all tasks are completed effectively.
- Maintain hygiene systems, documentation, and compliance with industry standards.
- Drive hygiene awareness and improvements across the site.
- Report on achievements, non-conformances, corrective actions, and strategic improvements.
- Ensure GMP and hygiene standards exceed customer expectations.
- Train, mentor, and manage team performance, attendance, and KPI delivery.
- Work closely with the Factory Management team to improve hygiene and safety standards.
- Monitor water usage, microbiological swab results, and hygiene performance.
- Oversee cleaning schedules, complete job cards, and manage hygiene-related documentation.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong leadership and organisational skills with experience managing hygiene teams.
- Experience in food production (Low & High Care) and knowledge of good hygiene practices.
- Understanding of HACCP, COSHH, IOSH, and BRC audit requirements.
- Ability to drive micro swab performance to 96%+ and monitor hygiene KPIs.
- Logical thinker with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
- A proactive, flexible approach to work with a focus on continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a company that prioritises hygiene, quality, and safety.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to develop and progress in a fast-paced environment.
If you are a motivated hygiene professional ready to take the next step in your career, please click the apply button or if you would like to learn more, please call Kelsea on (phone number removed).
