Hygiene - Hygiene Team Leader Nights

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.