Hygiene Supervisor

Frive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor to oversee hygiene operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience in a similar environment and a keen attention to detail. The position offers a full-time contract with numerous benefits including private medical insurance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

25 days Holiday + Public

Bonus Scheme

Discount on food

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Mintago Financial Wellbeing Platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hygiene supervisory role preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety including BRCGS and HACCP.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hygiene operations and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage and motivate a team of hygiene operatives.
• Maintain records of cleaning schedules and hygiene audits.

Skills

Hygiene supervision

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

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Reports to: Hygiene Manager

Shift pattern: 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off

Hours: 6am - 6:30pm

About Us

Frive is on a mission to revolutionise healthy eating with 100% natural, ready‑to‑eat meals. As the UK’s highest‑rated ready‑to‑eat meal brand, we’ve delivered over 10 million meals and are still growing. Frive (formerly Lions Prep) delivers tens of thousands of fresh, natural, chef‑prepared meals to customers’ doors across the UK each week. We are committed to creating 100% organic meals without a hefty price tag, freeing us from a food system that compromises our health for profit.

We work with people from all different backgrounds and communities and recognise our own biases. We strive to create a strong sense of belonging and believe we will be better equipped to achieve our goals by building a team that approaches problems from different angles, using different perspectives and experiences to solve problems. All qualified applicants will be considered; we have no regard for age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Mission

We help busy people enjoy natural, healthy eating with ready‑to‑eat meals delivered to their door, proven to support their health goals.

Vision

To transform health by revolutionising eating habits and restoring food to its natural form.

Values

Empowerment: We empower our people to make strong, independent decisions with confidence

Transparency: We share information openly and with intention

Open Communication: We communicate directly and honestly

High Performance: We foster an environment that attracts, retains, and rewards high performance

Agility: We encourage flexibility in our people by reducing blockers and prioritising their creativity and productivity

Impact

As our Hygiene Team Supervisor, you’ll lead from the front to ensure the highest hygiene and food safety standards are upheld across our manufacturing site. You’ll manage and motivate a team of hygiene operatives to deliver a safe, compliant, and spotless environment—ready for production every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day hygiene operations, including scheduled deep cleans, routine tasks, and reactive cleans.
• Manage and coach a team of hygiene operatives—setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and maintaining high morale.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations (BRC, HACCP, COSHH, etc.) and internal standards.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, chemical usage, and hygiene audits.
• Carry out hygiene inspections and support internal/external audits.
• Work closely with the Technical and Production teams to ensure hygiene tasks are aligned with production needs.
• Maintain stock levels of hygiene equipment and cleaning chemicals, ensuring safe storage and usage.
• Support continuous improvement projects to drive hygiene efficiency and effectiveness.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a hygiene supervisory role within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, BRCGS, and HACCP requirements.
• Confident in leading a team, giving clear instructions, and handling performance conversations.
• Strong attention to detail, with pride in a clean and organised workspace.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt in a fast‑moving, scale‑up environment.
• Trained in COSHH and chemical safety (desirable).
• Fluent in English; other language skills are a bonus.
• Private Medical Insurance (benefit)
• 25 days Holiday + Public (benefit)
• Bonus Scheme (benefit)
• A discount on our amazing food (benefit)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (benefit)
• Enhanced parental leave (benefit)
• Mintago Financial Wellbeing Platform – offering salary sacrifice options to make your money work smarter (benefit)

Senior level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

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