Hygiene Supervisor

Newry
£13.70 per hour
40 hours per week | 5 days over 7 | Includes weekend work

Are you a hygiene professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Vickerstock are proudly working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturer in the Newry area who are actively seeking to recruit a Hygiene Supervisor to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced individual to play a key role in upholding the highest hygiene and food safety standards on site.

What we have to offer

• Hourly rate of £13.70
• Permanent role with long-term progression potential
• Daytime hours, 6.45am - 3.00pm
• 40 hours per week with weekend rotation
• Opportunity to work within a well-established and supportive team

Your Day to Day as the successful Hygiene Supervisor

As Hygiene Supervisor, you will work closely with the Hygiene Manager and take day-to-day responsibility for supervising the hygiene team. You will ensure all cleaning operations are carried out efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with food safety and internal audit standards. The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and a hands-on approach to maintaining an audit-ready site.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise and coordinate the hygiene team - rota planning, task allocation, holiday cover, and training
• Ensure all cleaning procedures align with site schedules and hygiene standards
• Oversee Health & Safety and COSHH compliance within the hygiene team
• Manage PPE usage, cleaning materials, and stock control
• Support technical and engineering teams with post-maintenance cleans
• Deliver hygiene training and assist in onboarding new staff
• Conduct GMP and hygiene audits, resolving non-conformances swiftly
• Assist with microbiological investigations and root cause analysis
• Maintain full audit readiness at all times

What You Need to Succeed:

• Previous experience in a hygiene role within a food manufacturing or similar environment
• Supervisory or team-leading experience in a production/hygiene setting
• Good understanding of COSHH regulations and chemical handling
• Solid grasp of Health & Safety standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Level 2 (or higher) Food Hygiene Certificate
• COSHH Training Certification
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar H&S qualification

Sound like the role for you?
If you are ready to step into a supervisory role and make a real impact on hygiene standards, this is your chance.

To speak in confidence about this opportunity or for more information, contact Paul at Vickerstock on 02890 313720 or via email at

All enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.

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