Hygiene Supervisor

Hygiene Supervisor

Humdinger, Bromborough CH62 3RD

We’re seeking a proactive Hygiene Supervisor to support the Technical Manager in maintaining BRC standards, food safety, hygiene, and compliance across the Sherburn site, while leading the hygiene team and managing cleaning operations, pest control, and consumables to the highest standards.

Position type: Permanent Full-Time 

Hours: 37.5

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Pay range: £15.80 /ph (£30,810 salary equivalent)

Breaks: 30 minutes

• Management of the site Hygiene Operatives.
• Lead and maintain a compliant internal auditing program aligned with legal and retailer standards.
• Track and report Quality & Food Safety metrics to support continuous site improvement.
• Drive the QFSI agenda and uphold hygiene systems to Gold Standard levels.
• Ensure BRC Grade A certification and customer technical compliance are consistently achieved.
• Oversee hygiene operations, including planning and execution of cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, deep cleans, allergen, interim, and tank cleaning).
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, and Training teams to implement best practices and hygiene improvements.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and communicate actions effectively.
• Maintain COSHH compliance through regular CIC card reviews.
• Manage hygiene consumables within budget, ensuring stock availability and cost efficiency.
• Identify and escalate issues related to pest control, laundry, and consumables.
• Achieve full audit compliance and maintain a clean pest control record.
• Actively contribute to the site’s internal audit team.

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP (Level 3), and Food Hygiene (Level 3).
• Proven experience in supervisory or management roles within food manufacturing.
• Skilled in hygiene best practices, pest control, and customer compliance standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence, present ideas, and build strong team relationships.
• Experienced in training, coaching, and assessing staff understanding.
• Competent in writing and interpreting risk assessments.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.
• Calm under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Level 4 or above Food Hygiene
• Level 4 HACCP

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary. 
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts. 
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme  (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships) 

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an on-site interview.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at the application stage.