Stonegate Farmers

Hygiene Team Leader - Egg Innovation Centre

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLacock, Chippenham, UK£13.78 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience managing or supervising a diverse workforce.
A solid understanding of hygiene requirements within a production or manufacturing environment.
English language skills sufficient to understand, explain, and implement written and verbal instructions, procedures, and requirements.
Comfort giving clear instructions, following procedures, and ensuring documentation and auditable records are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Confidence resolving day-to-day issues using established procedures, identifying trends, and escalating concerns appropriately to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate the hygiene team to maintain food safety and hygiene standards across production and packing areas.
Plan and deliver daily and weekly cleaning schedules, including deep cleans and line changeovers.
Ensure compliance with food safety, biosecurity, BRCGS, and company standards.
Carry out pre- and post-production hygiene checks and sign off areas as ready for safe egg packing.
Train, coach, and develop the hygiene team, promoting safe ways of working and consistent standards.
Oversee the safe use and control of cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
Maintain accurate hygiene records, support audits, and drive continuous improvement.
Model health and safety practices and promote a strong food safety culture across the site.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a high-care food production environment.
Working knowledge of COSHH, allergen controls, and contamination prevention.
Experience supporting internal and external audits.

Hygiene Team leader, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers · Lacock, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-15

Salary: GBP 28,841–28,841

Workplace: on_site

Department: Hygiene, Red (Days)

Description

Role: Hygiene Team Leader

Pay rate: £13.78 p/h

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: 06.00am – 18.00pm, 4on4off

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free-range and organic egg producers within the UK.

About the role:

Lead and motivate the hygiene team to maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards across production and packing areas
Plan and deliver effective daily and weekly cleaning schedules, including deep cleans and line changeovers
Ensure full compliance with food safety, biosecurity, BRCGS and company standards at all times
Carry out pre‑ and post‑production hygiene checks, signing off areas ready for safe egg packing
Train, coach and develop the hygiene team, promoting safe ways of working and consistent standards
Oversee safe use and control of cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH requirements
Maintain accurate hygiene records, support audits and drive continuous improvement
Act as a role model for health, safety and a strong food safety culture across the site

Requirements

About you:

You’re someone who leads by example and naturally demonstrates our values of Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team and Diversity in everything you do. With a positive, can‑do attitude, you take pride in your work and bring strong attention to detail, a great work ethic and a commitment to doing things the right way.

You’re comfortable giving clear instructions, following procedures, and ensuring documentation and auditable records are completed thoroughly and accurately.

You’re confident in resolving day‑to‑day issues using established procedures, identifying trends and escalating concerns appropriately to support continuous improvement.

Essential experience and knowledge:

Previous experience managing or supervising a diverse workforce
A solid understanding of hygiene requirements within a production or manufacturing environment
English language skills sufficient to understand, explain and implement written and verbal instructions, procedures and requirements

Preferred experience and knowledge:

Experience working in a high‑care food production environment
Working knowledge of COSHH, allergen controls and contamination prevention
Experience supporting internal and external audits

Benefits

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly pay
Regular shifts and weekly pay
Ongoing training and development
Free eggs every week
Subsidised staff transport from select locations
On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme

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