Humdinger
Hygiene Supervisor
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Hygiene Supervisor
Hygiene Supervisor
Location Humdinger Heckington, NG34 9JH
About the Role
Humdinger is looking for a motivated and hands-on Hygiene Supervisor to join our team at our Heckington (Sleaford, Lincolnshire) Nut Snacking site.
This role would suit someone with experience in food manufacturing hygiene who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an existing hygiene supervisor looking for a new challenge. We are seeking an individual with strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to food safety, and the ability to coordinate people and hygiene activities effectively.
As Hygiene Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining high hygiene standards across the site, ensuring cleaning activities are completed safely, effectively, and in line with customer, legal and company requirements. Working closely with Production and Quality teams, you will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the hygiene function, support compliance activities and help develop a positive hygiene culture throughout the factory.
This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll spend time on the factory floor:
- Coordinating hygiene activities.
- Supporting the Hygiene Operatives.
- Verifying standards.
- Resolving issues.
- Providing hands-on cleaning support where required.
Position Type & Hours
- Permanent, Full Time
- Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 (flexibility required to support site needs)
**Closing Date: 10/07/2026
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily activities of the Hygiene Team, ensuring cleaning schedules are completed effectively.
- Support, train and coach Hygiene Operatives to maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards.
- Carry out hygiene inspections and verification activities across production and warehouse areas.
- Ensure hygiene documentation, cleaning records and compliance checks are completed accurately.
- Support preparation for customer, retailer and third-party audits.
- Manage hygiene chemicals, COSHH requirements and cleaning equipment.
- Coordinate pest control, contractor activities and associated corrective actions.
- Investigate hygiene-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor hygiene stock levels and order consumables as required.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure food safety standards are maintained.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Experience working within hygiene operations in a food manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience coordinating hygiene activities or supporting a small team.
- Good knowledge of cleaning processes, COSHH, allergen control and food safety standards.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads.
- A proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and site management systems.
Desirable
- Food Safety, HACCP or COSHH qualifications.
- Experience supporting customer or third-party audits.
- Experience within FMCG or food manufacturing.
Key Benefits
- 25 days annual holiday entitlement
- 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan
- Life assurance plan (x4 basic salary)
- Various salary sacrifice schemes, including:
- Pension payments.
- Cycle-to-work.
- Electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
- Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year.
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About Humdinger
At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!
Application & Interview Process
Application Process
Please apply online via our careers portal:
- Create your account.
- Upload your CV.
- Answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team via phone call to explore your experience and suitability for the role in more detail.
First Stage Interview – On Site
If selected, you will be invited to:
- An on-site interview with the Technical Manager. This will be a structured interview focused on:
- Your food hygiene management knowledge.
- Your experience.
- Competency-based examples.
Second Stage Interview – On Site
The final stage includes:
- A factory tour.
- An in-depth Q&A session.
- Opportunity to demonstrate your working knowledge of a food manufacturing environment and learn more about the role, team, and site.
Equal Opportunities
Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at the application stage.
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