Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between.
In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Bow, we have a team of around 800 colleagues.
We produce sandwiches, wraps, platters, sub rolls and salads for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Sainsbury's, Co-op, Asda, Morrisons and BP Wild Bean Café.
What you'll be doingShift: FTC for 12 months working 5 on, 2 off (8:00 to 17:00)As Hygiene Supervisor to coordinate the hygiene teams to safely deliver hygiene procedures which ensure that the manufacturing facility meets regulatory standards and customers' expectations for hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Micro control.
Identify hygiene requirements by monitoring changes in the production environment, developing and refining the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and master cleaning schedule, to ensure safe food is delivered in compliance with regulatory, customer codes and identified best practiceConsult with the hygiene team leader to ensure that all team members have the skills and understanding necessary to successfully complete their role and have training plans which support their ongoing developmentConduct hygiene audits, completing in-depth micro trend investigation as necessary, to highlight the need for process and scheduling improvement and more effective communicationPlan and coordinate the hygiene aspects of external audits, and sign off of associated corrective actions, to maintain authorisation from regulators and customerPlan and deliver hygiene elements of capex/ maintenance programmes to ensure that all equipment is installed with appropriate hygiene SOPs and is maintained to agreed levels of operational integrityCreate business plans, authorise tendering activity and day to day spend for all hygiene team related matters, assuring consultation with Purchasing, to ensure adequate supply of resources within agreed budgetary parametersComplete risk assessment against hygiene standard and monitor delivery against operating procedure to ensure that all hygiene activities are fit for purpose and completed in a safe mannerEnsure that a safe working environment exists for colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set in the safety health and environment policyWhat we're looking forWe're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. Holds the following qualifications in support of experience - Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 3 Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Allergen Awareness, Clean-in-place (CIP) and investigation of microbiological hygieneHas a clear financial understanding and has experience of hygiene operations systems ideally in a faster-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environmentHas experience of supporting auditing processesIs well versed in pest control measuresHas experience working with computer programmes such as Word, Excel and PowerPointHas experience of leading and working with a diverse workforceExperience of driving cost reductionIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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Discipline(s): TechnicalJob type: Fixed-Term - Full Time
Hygiene supervisor in London employer: Greencore
Greencore is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where over 28,000 colleagues contribute to creating high-quality convenience food enjoyed by millions. Located in Wisbech, our team benefits from competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and numerous career development opportunities, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and individual growth. With additional perks like a matched pension scheme, employee discounts, and a focus on wellbeing, Greencore is dedicated to making every day at work rewarding and fulfilling.
