At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a hygiene team to ensure top-notch food safety standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic food manufacturing company focused on quality and improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in food hygiene and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: GBP 36,000–45,000 per annum
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire outskirts LS22
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (with flexibility required)
Commutable from Leeds, Castleford, York, Garforth, Tadcaster, Wetherby or Harrogate, North Yorkshire or West Yorkshire
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 key role is 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, 8:00am–5:00pm, you will occasionally be required to work outside these hours to support the night team and oversee critical cleaning activities, such as attending and inspecting specialist cleans (e.g., free‑from allergen cleans) that may take place overnight (e.g., 3:00am on Sundays).
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
- AYEN97 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 And Knowledge
- Level 3 Food Safety and Level 3 HACCP
- Allergen Awareness
- IOSH Health and Safety
- Knowledge of pest control, contractor management, and environmental/waste processes
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary of GBP 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
Hygiene Supervisor employer: TipTopJob
Join a dynamic team as a Hygiene Supervisor in Leeds, where you will lead the hygiene function in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and the chance to develop your skills while working in a supportive culture that prioritises quality and continuous improvement. With opportunities for professional growth and a focus on compliance and safety, this role offers a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
