​We are currently recruiting for an experienced Night Shift Hygiene Team Leader to join a leading food manufacturing business based in Witham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced production environment.

As the Hygiene Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all production areas, leading a small team of Hygiene Operatives, and ensuring full compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Hygiene Operatives during the night shift

• Carry out high-level cleaning and disinfection of all production areas, including production lines and associated equipment

• Ensure all cleaning is completed to site and customer standards, following detailed cleaning instruction cards

• Manage chemical and consumable stock, including ordering and safe handling in line with COSHH requirements

• Maintain accurate cleaning records and ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times

• Work collaboratively with production and management teams to identify and resolve hygiene-related issues

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience overseeing hygiene operations within a food manufacturing or similar production environment

• Strong understanding of hygiene processes, COSHH regulations, and Health & Safety requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow and implement cleaning schedules

• Good communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Basic education level with the ability to read and understand written instructions

Salary

£31,200 per annum

Benefits

• Company pension scheme

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Employee discounts and store discounts

• Free or discounted food

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Casual dress policy

• Company events

• On-site parking

• Sick pay