Hygiene Team Leader (Nights)

Location: Sherburn
Department: Hygiene
Reports to: Hygiene Manager
Contract: Full-Time Night’s 3 on 1 off 3 on 7 off 6.30pm - 7am

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Hygiene Team Leader to join our team at our Sherburn site.

Reporting directly to the Hygiene Manager, you will lead and support the Hygiene team to ensure the factory is maintained to the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, quality, and health & safety. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, developing team members, and ensuring all cleaning activities are completed effectively and in line with company, customer, and legal requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and support the Hygiene team to achieve departmental objectives.

• Conduct team briefings and promote a positive, high-performance culture.

• Complete staff training, development plans, appraisals, and performance reviews.

• Coach and develop team members to improve performance and behaviours.

• Coordinate resources effectively to ensure all cleaning schedules are completed.

Hygiene & Food Safety

• Ensure all factory areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitised to the required standards.

• Verify that cleaning tasks are completed and appropriately documented.

• Conduct hygiene audits and inspections to ensure compliance.

• Assist in developing and maintaining cleaning procedures and hygiene standards.

• Monitor cleaning chemical concentrations and take corrective action where required.

• Support the achievement of customer, legal, and regulatory standards including BRC, BMPA, PIU and M&S requirements.

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.

• Ensure hygiene team members understand and comply with health and safety responsibilities.

• Challenge unsafe behaviours and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Complete and review workplace safety checks and risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and site rules.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements through lean manufacturing techniques and best practices.

• Monitor and contribute to Key Performance Indicator (KPI) improvements.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and operational performance.

• Support the Hygiene Manager with the management of energy, water, chemical, and consumable usage.

Operational Support

• Liaise with Production, Technical, Planning, Human Resources, Health & Safety and other departments to coordinate cleaning schedules.

• Complete and maintain all relevant documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.

• Carry out building and fabrication audits.

• Provide cover for the Hygiene Manager when required.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to maintain product safety, legality, and quality.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a hygiene leadership or supervisory role within a food manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.

• Experience leading, motivating, and developing teams.

• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Experience completing audits, inspections, and associated documentation.

• Competent IT skills and experience using management systems.

Personal Attributes

• Positive, proactive, and results-driven approach.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.

• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to changing priorities.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Committed to continuous improvement and achieving high standards.

• A strong team player who builds positive working relationships across departments.

What We Expect

As a Hygiene Team Leader, you will:

• Lead by example and act as a role model.

• Promote collaboration, trust, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Take accountability for your team's performance and development.

• Demonstrate energy, drive, and pride in your work.

• Maintain a strong focus on food safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated hygiene team.

• Be part of a business committed to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Excellent opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Hygiene professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and quality, we'd love to hear from you.