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Hygiene Team Leader

Location: Pontypool

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000

Start: ASAP

Job Reference: SJ/5298

Posted On: February 2, 2026

Overview

The successful Hygiene Team Leader will be a confident communicator with strong people-management skills, capable of setting standards, leading by example, and working closely with production and technical teams to minimise risk and downtime.

The Role

  • Leading and supervising the hygiene team on shift
  • Ensuring all cleaning activities meet food safety and hygiene standards
  • Supporting audits (BRC, customer, internal) and compliance requirements
  • Managing performance, training, and adherence to SSOPs
  • Driving continuous improvement within the hygiene function

The Candidate

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing
  • Experience as a Hygiene Manager, Team Leader, or similar leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of hygiene systems, food safety, and GMP
  • Confident leadership style with a hands-on approach

Next Steps

To apply for this Hygiene Team Leader opportunity, or to find out more, please fill out the form below or contact Sam Jobson on 07591 342310 or sam.jobson@gregory-walker.co.uk quoting reference SJ/5298.


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