Hygiene Supervisor - Chilled Division
About the job
- COSHH/Food Safety Level 2 or above is required.
- Previous experience in a hygiene role within a food production environment is required.
- Ability to supervise and support a team to maintain high hygiene standards is required.
- Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks during cleaning operations are required.
- Ability to identify hygiene issues, equipment damage, or safety concerns and report them appropriately is required.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and other departments, including Engineering and Production, is required.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills are required.
- Attention to detail is required.
- Ability to perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Support the Hygiene Team Leader in organising and supervising the Hygiene Team during the shift.
- Monitor hygiene standards across production equipment, machinery, and factory areas to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Support training and development within the Hygiene department.
- Ensure the Hygiene team uses the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), follows hygiene schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and complies with company hygiene procedures.
- Clean production-line equipment, including rollers, chutes, frameworks, platforms, and other line components, to maintain hygiene standards.
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment where required for effective deep cleaning, ensuring machinery is left in a safe condition ready for production.
- Ensure machinery and conveyor belts are safely isolated and secured during cleaning, including use of lock-off procedures on control panels where required.
- Ensure appropriate warning signs are used and areas are made safe while cleaning activities are in progress.
- Use PPE correctly and follow hygiene and safety procedures while carrying out cleaning duties.
- Use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures where required.
- Maintain cleanliness in staff welfare areas, including canteens, toilets, corridors, and locker rooms, as well as offices and other working areas outside the main factory.
- Complete hygiene schedules, cleaning records, and documentation accurately and on time.
About the company
Albert Bartlett is a family-owned potato producer in the UK that grows, packs, and supplies potatoes to supermarkets and consumers, and now also offers frozen and chilled potato products. Its potatoes are grown, harvested, packed for sale, and distributed through retailers, with the Rooster potato famously marketed on UK television to build brand recognition. The company differentiates itself as a multi-generation, independent family business built around a flagship potato, with a history of firsts and strategic acquisitions like The Jersey Royal Company to fuel growth. Its goal is to become a leading, recognizable worldwide potato brand while staying privately owned and continuing to deliver high-quality potatoes and related products.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Airdrie, United Kingdom
Founded
1948
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 accounts showed £193.7 million turnover and £12.1 million pretax profit.
- The 2025 Mexicana and Applewood cheesy mash launch expands chilled dinner-sides sales.
- Fera partnership funded 43 Scottish traps and two Jersey sites for 2026 monitoring.
What critics are saying
- JCRA binding 2024 price-fairness conditions expose Albert Bartlett to penalties through 2026.
- Scottish aphid pressure hit five-to-six times average in 2025, threatening seed yields.
- Jersey crop concentration creates an existential regulatory backlash if growers accuse Albert Bartlett of price abuse.
What makes Albert Bartlett unique
- Albert Bartlett brands fresh potatoes, from Rooster TV ads in 2003 to White Rooster in 2026.
- The 2024 Jersey Royal Company acquisition makes Albert Bartlett dominant in Jersey Royals.
- Albert Bartlett controls fresh, frozen, and chilled potato lines across UK retail channels.
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Benefits
- Training & Development
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Leave Package
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Employee Discounts