Hygiene Team Leader
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Location - Onsite, Lincoln
Salary - £29,925
Shift Pattern Information
2 Shift Team Leaders required.
Shift A x 1 06.30 - Finish (Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues, & Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed)
Shift B x 1 06.30 - Finish (Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)
The Opportunity
The Hygiene Team Leader (Days) will play a key role in leading an operative-level team and will be accountable for health & safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery standards within the area. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll coordinate and oversee day-to-day hygiene activities to ensure the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and compliance are consistently achieved. Youll work closely with Production and Technical teams to plan cleaning around maintenance activities, support audits, and help drive continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the hygiene team to deliver scheduled and reactive cleaning activities across site
Coordinate cleaning around planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and ensure areas are fully cleaned post-maintenance
Support day-to-day production by responding promptly to hygiene-related issues
Oversee high-level and specialist cleaning activities, ensuring correct equipment and safe systems of work are used
Deliver on-the-job training, refresher training, and competency assessments for hygiene operatives
Support onboarding of new starters and maintain accurate training records
Ensure all hygiene documentation is completed accurately and on time, including cleaning schedules, swabbing, verification records, and titrations
Carry out inspections and verification checks, escalating issues and supporting corrective actions
Maintain audit-ready standards and support internal and external audits
Monitor and report waste, damage, and hygiene-related issues, identifying improvement opportunities
Champion health & safety, ensuring compliance with COSHH, safe systems of work, and PPE requirements
Report hazards, accidents, and near misses and support corrective actions
Support engagement with suppliers for hygiene equipment, servicing, and maintenance
Skills and Qualifications
Previous hygiene experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (essential)
Experience leading a team or stepping into a supervisory role (essential)
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene best practice, and allergen control
Good communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production and Engineering teams
Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
What's in it for you?
Competitive pay
Pension
Life insurance
Online store discount platform, offering a range of discount to major retailers
Health and well being initiatives
Free potatoes
Free hot drinks and fruit
Free onsite parking
Opportunities for overtime and overtime bonus
Family fun events
Apply now to join a growing business with big plans.
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