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Hygiene Team Leader


Company : Branston Potatoes


Location : Grantham, East Midlands


Created : 2026-04-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Hygiene Team LeaderWant to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button.When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Hygiene Team Leader x 2Location - Onsite, LincolnSalary - 29,925Shift Pattern Information2 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 OpportunityThe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead and support the hygiene team to deliver scheduled and reactive cleaning activities across siteCoordinate cleaning around planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and ensure areas are fully cleaned post-maintenanceSupport day-to-day production by responding promptly to hygiene-related issuesOversee high-level and specialist cleaning activities, ensuring correct equipment and safe systems of work are usedDeliver on-the-job training, refresher training, and competency assessments for hygiene operativesSupport onboarding of new starters and maintain accurate training recordsEnsure all hygiene documentation is completed accurately and on time, including cleaning schedules, swabbing, verification records, and titrationsCarry out inspections and verification checks, escalating issues and supporting corrective actionsMaintain audit-ready standards and support internal and external auditsMonitor and report waste, damage, and hygiene-related issues, identifying improvement opportunitiesChampion health & safety, ensuring compliance with COSHH, safe systems of work, and PPE requirementsReport hazards, accidents, and near misses and support corrective actionsSupport engagement with suppliers for hygiene equipment, servicing, and maintenanceSkills and QualificationsPrevious hygiene experience within a food xjdpvnf 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 controlGood communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production and Engineering teamsAble to work under pressure and adapt to changing prioritiesWhat's in it for you?Competitive payPensionLife insuranceOnline store discount platform, offering a range of discount to major retailersHealth and well being initiativesFree potatoesFree hot drinks and fruitFree onsite parkingOpportunities for overtime and overtime bonusFamily fun eventsApply now to join a growing business with big plans.