Hygiene Supervisor

Hygiene Team Leader Permanent Role (40 Hours per Week) Aspired Talent are recruiting on behalf of a leading global food manufacturer We are supporting a well-established international food manufacturer as they expand their operations in Buckingham for 2025. As part of this growth, we are recruiting a Hygiene Team Leader to join their new night-shift operations team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will ensure high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality across the site, while leading and developing a small team of Hygiene Operatives. Key Details Direct Reports: 2 x Hygiene Operators Salary: 33,000 + 25% shift allowance Shift: Monday to Friday, 22:00 06:00 Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week (includes paid break) Your Mission As the Hygiene Team Leader, you will oversee all nightly hygiene activities to ensure cleaning tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with food safety standards. You will allocate work, champion food safety, support audits, and lead investigations into hygiene-related non-conformances. You will also act as the senior point of contact on night shift, representing the site professionally and delivering clear handovers to day teams. What You Will Do Lead and Develop Your Team Supervise and support Hygiene Operators Drive engagement, performance, and continuous improvement Ensure Compliance and Safety Maintain high hygiene, allergen-control, and safety standards Ensure all activities are fully traceable and audit-ready Manage the Cleaning Schedule Allocate cleaning tasks and monitor completion Ensure all work is thorough and delivered on time Champion Food Safety Train your team on contamination risks and safe working practices Investigate and Resolve Issues Lead investigations into hygiene-related non-conformances Implement corrective and preventive actions Collaborate Across Teams Work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and R&D Support internal and external audits Act as Night-Shift Lead Represent the site in emergencies or external interactions Provide concise and consistent handovers What Were Looking For You will thrive in this role if you demonstrate: Strong customer and colleague focus Effective collaboration and teamwork Clear, confident communication A commitment to continuous improvement Drive, resilience, and accountability IV. Educational & Experience Requirements Food Safety Level 2 Essential HACCP Level 2 Essential Allergen Awareness Essential Chemical Awareness Essential PPT Essential FLT Essential First Aid at Work Essential IOSH Essential At least 23 years experience in the food industry or FMCG Essential Confident and competent user of SAP Confident and competent user of Applied Principles Confident user of computers and new technology Good written and verbal communication skills Proven team player, able to work collaboratively at all levels and build partnerships with cross-functional teams Excellent attention to detail, methodical approach, and strong organisational skills Team Leader/Management Level 3 Essential Lean Manufacturing Level 2 Desirable What Youll Receive This role offers long-term stability, development opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including: Competitive salary with annual review Annual bonus scheme Generous pension contribution Private medical insurance Up to 5 weeks annual leave, with buy/sell options Enhanced sick pay Learning and development programmes Wellbeing support initiatives Life assurance and income protection High street discounts and reward schemes Cycle to Work scheme Monthly employee recognition awards TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-13