Vitacress Salads St Mary Bourne, Lower Link Farm, Lower Link, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Friday 1 May 2026 at 00:00
Vitacress Salads | St. Mary Bourne
Salary: £38,427.48
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
Hours: 6:00pm – 6:00am
Team: Night Hygiene – Team A
Reports to: Hygiene Manager
About the Role
We’re looking for a Night Hygiene Team Leader to join our Hygiene team at Vitacress Salads. This is a key leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring our production environment meets the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
You’ll lead a team of 11 Hygiene Operatives, planning and coordinating all hygiene activities to support production and ensure compliance with internal standards, customer expectations, and external audits.
* Plan and manage daily and periodic cleaning schedules in line with production needs
* Coordinate cleaning across all production areas, including equipment, floors, walls, and high‑level areas
* Work closely with Production and Engineering to minimise disruption
* Maintain hygiene timesheets during the Hygiene Manager’s absence
Compliance & Food Safety
* Ensure all hygiene activities meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
* Keep cleaning, training, and hygiene records accurate and up to date
* Monitor chemical use, storage, and dilution in line with COSHH regulations
* Carry out hygiene inspections and allergen swab testing
* Identify non‑conformances and support corrective actions
* Drive continuous improvement in hygiene processes
* Train and coach Hygiene Operatives on food safety and sanitation best practice
* Lead and motivate the night hygiene team during shifts and deep cleans
* Act as a key link between Hygiene, Operations, QA, and Engineering
* Promote a strong food safety and accountability culture
* Factory-floor-based role within a food manufacturing environment
* Regular use of PPE and cleaning chemicals
* Physically active role involving standing, lifting, and operating cleaning equipment
* Cold and wet working conditions at times
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
* 1–3 years’ experience in food manufacturing or hygiene-related roles
* Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC)
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Confident communicator with team leadership experience
* High attention to detail and proactive approach
* Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Personal Attributes
* Highly motivated and level-headed
* Able to lead by example and support others
* Takes accountability and pride in high standards
If you’re passionate about food safety, enjoy leading people, and want to be part of a values‑driven business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Vitacress Salads and help keep our standards at their very best — night after night.
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