Location: Outskirts of Colchester
Pay: £16.15 per hour
Hours: 6:00pm - 3:00am | 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Prime Appointments are currently recruiting for an experienced Hygiene Team Leader to join a busy food production company based on the outskirts of Colchester. Due to the location, own transport is essential.
This is a hands-on role where you will be leading a small hygiene team on shift, ensuring all cleaning duties are completed to a high standard while maintaining food safety and hygiene compliance across the factory.
Duties of the Hygiene Team Leader will include:
Leading and supporting a small team of hygiene operatives during shift
Ensuring all cleaning schedules and hygiene tasks are completed correctly
Carrying out deep cleaning of machinery and production areas
Dismantling equipment for thorough cleaning and sanitation
Monitoring hygiene standards across the site and maintaining compliance
Completing hygiene records, paperwork and sign-off sheets accurately
Ensuring safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals at all times
Working closely with management to maintain high factory standards
Supporting with staff cover and helping organise workloads across the teamThe ideal Hygiene Team Leader candidate:
Previous experience within hygiene or food manufacturing and production cleaning
Experience leading or supervising a small team
Good understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures
Reliable, hardworking and able to lead by example
Good attention to detail and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Own transport due to rural locationBenefits:
Holiday pay and pension scheme
Full training provided
Long-term opportunity with permanent potential
Opportunity to progress within the businessINDIJ
Salary description
£16.15 - £16.15 per hour