Job Description

Hygiene Team Leader - Food Production

Location: Lymn Bank Farm, Thorpe st peter, PE24 4PJ
Hours: 4pm - 12pm, 5 days per week (Mon-Fri)
Salary: 30k - 34k DOE

About Us:

At Lymn Bank Farm, we take pride in crafting delicious, high-quality cheeses for customers across the UK. As part of the Joseph Heler family, we blend traditional craftsmanship with modern production standards -- and maintaining exceptional hygiene is at the heart of everything we do.

The Role:

We're looking for a motivated and hands-on

Hygiene Team Leader

to join our production team. You'll be responsible for leading the hygiene team to ensure all production areas meet food safety, quality, and audit standards. This role is crucial in maintaining our BRC and customer compliance while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to a high standard and on time. Plan and allocate work schedules in line with production demands. Conduct hygiene inspections and complete relevant documentation accurately. Ensure cleaning chemicals are used safely and effectively according to COSHH guidelines. Take active part in create Hygiene Instruction Cards to ensure

consistency, safety, and compliance

during cleaning operations. Prepare chemical stock check weekly and ensure chemicals are ordered in a timely manner to ensure factory unit is always deep chemically cleaned. Work closely with the Technical and Production teams to maintain and improve hygiene standards. Train, motivate, and support team members to develop skills and understanding of hygiene best practices. Maintain high standards of personal and team health and safety.

About You:

Previous experience in a hygiene or cleaning leadership role within a food manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and COSHH regulations. Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Confident communicator with strong leadership skills. Flexible, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Join Us:

Be part of a friendly and growing team passionate about food quality and safety. Opportunities for personal development and training. Staff discounts on our award-winning cheeses. A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person