Night Hygiene Supervisor in Sittingbourne

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 11,000 employees in 87 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, the UK’s number one processor and grower of fruit, we are looking for a:

Your Mission

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing a team cleaning industrial food production machinery to meticulous standards.

What you will do

• Supervise the night hygiene team, this includes assisting with staff recruitment, appraisals, holidays, absence and pay queries.
• Maintain a safe working environment for the employees in the department.
• Ensure there is adequate staffing, PPE, equipment & chemical resources are available to carry out the night hygiene duties. Escalate any issues to your line manager promptly.
• Ensure cleaning is being carried out in accordance with approved cleaning methods and at the required frequency. If the cleaning schedule has not been followed the supervisor should create corrective actions and put in preventative measures to prevent further occurrences.
• Work closely with the Technical Manager to ensure the required hygiene standards are being met, and that the cleaning schedules and cleaning methods are kept up to date.
• Maintain accurate and timely cleaning records.
• Attend training as required to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Deliver staff training on cleaning methods, schedules, chemical usage etc. as and when required.
• Drive the hygiene standards across the site
• Assist with cleaning duties as required (hands on role).
• Carry out a weekly stock take of all chemicals / cleaning consumables / equipment and liaise with purchasing to ensure chemicals stock levels are being maintained.
• Carry out handover to production staff, where required prior to production start-up.
• Assist chemical supplier as required e.g., facilitate night hygiene inspections, training sessions etc.
• Carry out chemical titration checks and basic maintenance of hygiene equipment where required.
• Work within the department budget and help manage department costs.
• Carry out other duties that are within the general scope of the post and grade which may be required from time to time, as part of their team development and progression within the organisation.

What we expect from you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Previous experience within a hygiene supervisory role within a food manufacturing environment.
• COSHH training.
• Health & Safety training
• First Aid Training
• Level 2 HACCP & Food Hygiene
• Basic computer literacy

What you can expect from Puratos

• £16.91 per hour.
• Core hours are 21:00 - 05:00, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Permanent full-time role.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A positive and inclusive work environment.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.