Responsibilities:
Hygiene Operations & Standards
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Lead and coordinate daily hygiene activities in line with site hygiene schedules, SOPs and food safety standards
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Ensure all production areas, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitised effectively to meet audit and regulatory requirements
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Verify that hygiene tasks are completed to correct standards before production start-up and during changeovers
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Ensure the correct use of cleaning chemicals, concentrations and methods in line with COSHH and manufacturer guidelines
Team Leadership & Supervision
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Directly manage and support Hygiene Operatives, providing clear instructions and daily task allocation
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Monitor team performance, attendance and timekeeping, addressing issues promptly and professionally
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Train, coach and mentor hygiene staff to ensure competency and adherence to hygiene and safety standards
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Promote a positive team culture, focused on accountability, quality and continuous improvement
Health, Safety & Food Safety Compliance
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Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, food safety standards and site hygiene rules
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Act as a role model for safe working practices and personal hygiene standards
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Carry out hygiene and safety checks, escalating non-conformances and risks appropriately
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Support internal and external audits (e.g., BRC, customer, environmental health, etc.), ensuring site hygiene readiness at all times
Quality Control & Documentation
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Complete and review hygiene records, cleaning schedules, chemical usage logs and verification checks accurately and on time
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Report and escalate hygiene, quality or equipment issues that could impact food safety or production
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Work closely with the quality and technical teams to resolve hygiene-related non-conformances and implement corrective actions
Equipment, Maintenance & Housekeeping
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Ensure hygiene equipment is cleaned, stored and maintained correctly
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Identify equipment faults or maintenance issues and liaise with engineering where required
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Maintain high standards of housekeeping within hygiene areas and cleaning stores
Continuous Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve hygiene processes, efficiency and standards
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Support trials of new cleaning methods, chemicals or equipment where appropriate
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Contribute to site food safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
