Hygiene Supervisor

Humdinger, Heckington NG34 9JH

Position Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 08:30 – 16:30 (flexibility required to support site needs)

We are looking for a motivated and hands‑on Hygiene Supervisor to join our team at our Nut Snacking site. This role suits someone with experience in food manufacturing hygiene who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an existing hygiene supervisor looking for a new challenge. The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to food safety and the ability to coordinate people and hygiene activities effectively.

• Coordinate the daily activities of the Hygiene Team, ensuring cleaning schedules are completed effectively.
• Support, train and coach Hygiene Operatives to maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Carry out hygiene inspections and verification activities across production and warehouse areas.
• Ensure hygiene documentation, cleaning records and compliance checks are completed accurately.
• Support preparation for customer, retailer and third‑party audits.
• Manage hygiene chemicals, COSHH requirements and cleaning equipment.
• Coordinate pest control, contractor activities and associated corrective actions.
• Investigate hygiene‑related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor hygiene stock levels and order consumables as required.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure food safety standards are maintained.

• Experience working within hygiene operations in a food manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience coordinating hygiene activities or supporting a small team.
• Good knowledge of cleaning processes, COSHH, allergen control and food safety standards.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads.
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and site management systems.

• Food safety, HACCP or COSHH qualifications.
• Experience supporting customer or third‑party audits.
• Experience with in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement.
• 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan.
• Life assurance plan equalling four times basic salary.
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle‑to‑work and electric‑car (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Healthcare cash plan via Pay Care (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year.

• Healthcare cash plan via Pay Care with a value over £400 each year.
• 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan.
• Life assurance plan four times basic salary.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: pension payments, cycle‑to‑work and electric‑car (subject to meeting minimum criteria).

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.