At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a hygiene team to ensure top-notch food safety and compliance standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic food manufacturing company focused on quality and improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in food hygiene and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 Per annum
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire outskirts LS22
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (with flexibility required)
About the Role
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced and proactive Hygiene Supervisor to lead our hygiene function within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment based between York and Leeds. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance across the site are consistently achieved. As a 24/7 operation, flexibility is essential. While core hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, you will occasionally be required to work outside of these hours to support the night team and oversee critical cleaning activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the hygiene team to deliver exceptional standards
- Ensure all hygiene, waste, and pest control systems are compliant and effectively maintained
- Verify daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning records are accurately completed
- Investigate hygiene‑related non‑conformances and implement corrective actions
- Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits with data and inspections
- Deliver training and competency assessments for hygiene teams and wider site teams
- Ensure consistent availability of PPE across the site
- Drive continuous improvements in GMP and hygiene performance metrics
Key Performance Measures
- ≥97% pass rate on allergen and environmental swabs
- Improvement in GMP scores across site
- Timely closure of pest control and non‑conformance actions
- Completion of hygiene training and competency plans
About You
- Proven experience in a food manufacturing hygiene role
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Proactive mindset with excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Confident decision maker with problem‑solving capability
- Experience managing audits, hygiene systems, and compliance requirements
- Computer literate with good reporting skills
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP
- Allergen Awareness
- IOSH Health & Safety
- Knowledge of pest control, contractor management, and environmental/waste processes
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary of £36,000–£45,000 per annum
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high‑performing food manufacturing site
- Work within a supportive team with strong focus on quality and continuous improvement
- Development opportunities and exposure to site‑wide operations
If you would like to apply for the role of Hygiene Supervisor then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com. Closing date is 17.07.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
Hygiene Supervisor in Leeds employer: HAWK3 Talent Solutions
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Hygiene Supervisor in Leeds, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safety in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, you will thrive in a culture that prioritises quality and continuous improvement, all while enjoying the flexibility of core working hours and the chance to make a significant impact on site operations.
