Hygiene Supervisor
Maidstone, Kent
£14.50 per hour (weekly pay)
Monday-Friday | 3/4pm – 12:30am (8-9 hour shifts)

Premier Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with Winterwood Farms Ltd, a leading name in soft fruit packing, to recruit a dedicated Hygiene Supervisor to join their evening operations team.

This is a hands-on, team-focused role that plays a vital part in maintaining the highest hygiene and food safety standards across the facility. If you enjoy leading by example, working closely with people, and making a real impact in a fast-paced environment, this could be your ideal next move.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hygiene Leadership
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules across production areas, staff facilities, storage, and equipment
• Supervise hygiene operatives, providing feedback and coaching to ensure consistent quality
• Support team members by training them on cleaning protocols, chemical handling, and food safety practices

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all hygiene activities meet regulatory standards (BRCGS, HACCP, COSHH, and retailer requirements)
• Conduct hygiene audits and inspections, resolving any issues swiftly
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning tasks, checks, and corrective actions

Health & Safety

• Promote safe working practices and ensure all cleaning activities comply with H&S protocols
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards within hygiene operations

Collaboration

• Liaise with production, technical, and quality teams to integrate hygiene practices seamlessly into daily workflows
• Provide regular updates to management regarding hygiene performance and improvements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a hygiene or supervisory role within a food production or packhouse setting
• Strong working knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene regulations (e.g., BRCGS, HACCP)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail with a proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

Desirable:

• HACCP certification or food safety training
• Familiarity with soft fruit or fresh produce environments
• COSHH knowledge and experience in chemical safety

What’s On Offer:

• Starting hourly rate of £14.50, paid weekly
• Pay review after 12 weeks based on performance
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to develop and progress
• A stable and well-structured working environment in a respected and expanding business

For more information or to apply, contact:
Ania or Kirsty on 01322 949 100