Hygiene Team Leader

Role overview

PrepWorld is hiring a Hygiene Team Leader to supervise and actively carry out cleaning and sanitation across a food manufacturing site. The position is focused on keeping production zones, equipment, and machinery cleaned to the required food hygiene standard in a busy fresh-cut fruit factory.

Key duties

• Lead the hygiene team on shift and help keep the plant operating to high housekeeping standards.
• Spot, record, and report hygiene non-conformances to the Hygiene Manager or Supervisor.
• Track corrective actions and help stop the same issues from happening again.
• Make sure all cleaning and sanitation work is finished properly and that hygiene standards are maintained in the assigned area throughout production.
• Use cleaning chemicals, pressure washers, and pressure-water hoses safely and correctly.
• Keep PPE and disposable consumables stocked and available during the shift.
• Run, monitor, and look after cleaning and tray-wash equipment, including chemical checks and basic maintenance checks; escalate equipment issues to a Hygiene Supervisor or Manager straight away when needed.
• Maintain GMP and GHP standards at all times in the hygiene area.
• Ensure the team follows COSHH safety guidance when handling chemicals.
• Train new hygiene staff on procedures and keep training records and related documents current.
• Assign tasks fairly across the team and help ensure work is completed on time.
• Maintain the systems, files, and hygiene records needed to meet customer requirements and audit expectations.
• Carry out safety checks and start-up checks, follow the required procedures and documentation, and take action if any shortfalls or non-conformances are found.
• Coordinate breaks and absences so cover is in place.
• Keep communication strong across the department so the hygiene plan is followed.
• Help embed the highest standards of food safety and hygiene across the team.
• Complete hygiene control sheets and schedules accurately.

What they are looking for

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, proven supervisory experience in a production environment, and the ability to motivate others. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, able to handle routine issues using established procedures, and good at identifying trends. A proactive attitude, strong attention to detail, and solid IT skills are important.

Training and development

PrepWorld says you will receive on-the-job support, along with development opportunities to help build your career.

Benefits and working pattern

• Career development opportunities
• Free parking
• Full training provided
• Overtime paid at 1.25 times the basic rate
• PPE supplied
• 4-day working week
• Weekly pay

Work schedule

• Working days: Sunday to Wednesday
• Shift hours: 06:00 to 18:00

Pay

Hourly pay starts at £13.88 and can rise to £14.40 at Level 2 and up to £15.89 at Level 3, depending on experience. Pay is made weekly.