Cleaning Team Leader

Hygiene Team Leader 

Kinnerton Confectionery - Sherburn in Elmet

Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 16:30

Salary: £27,300

Here at Kinnerton we are looking for a Hygiene Team Leader who will be responsible for ensuring the site is always cleaned to the highest standards; achieving or exceeding customer expectations.

You will work with a team of Hygiene Operatives to drive a continuous improvement whilst striving for best practice and compliance to retailer Codes of Practice.

The Hygiene Team leader will work closely with the production staff, planning and the QA team.

• Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of Hygiene activities and reporting all findings.
• To plan daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules and ensure they are completed correctly
• Managing the development of the Hygiene team by coaching and training them.
• To work closely with Production and Technical to ensure seamless interaction.
• To prepare for site Audits (internal and external), ensuring the site conforms to all hygiene aspects.
• To provide monthly and weekly management reporting information.
• To ensure that hygiene consumables are controlled, and stocks are managed effectively.
• To perform COP reviews for all hygiene retailer requirements.
• To review the hygiene system frequently and update CIC Cards, schedules, and procedures as required.
• To monitor deep cleaning and ensure all cleans are signed off sufficiently.
• To always ensure sufficient cover.

• Good level of English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) Grade C or above or completion of Advanced Core Competency testing.
• Hygiene Qualification
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 3 Health and Safety qualification (or equivalent)
• An understanding of pest control and completion of a training course in this area
• Previous Supervisory/team-leading experience in hygiene in a Food Manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of hygiene best practice
• Working knowledge of key supplier hygiene standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (word, excel, outlook and PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in training others/coaching and the ability to confirm understanding when managing staff.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to demonstrate clear leadership with excellent management skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team.

• Attractive company Pension scheme and life assurance scheme at x4 basic 

• Company paid Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare plus access to Paycare Perks for high street and retailer discounts  

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme – purchase an additional 5 days leave per year 

• Charity fundraising and team events 

• One additional day paid leave for charity/community work

• Discounts via our staff shops

• Employee values wards

• Referral bonus vouchers

• Training and development opportunities 

• Bespoke training for new factory workers 

• Free parking at all manufacturing sites/ offices or access to company paid parking permit local to the Fakenham site

• Excellent facilities, canteen etc

• Ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy – protecting out people, communities and our planet

• Access to Grocery Aid charity support  

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