About Winterwood Farms Ltd

Winterwood Farms Ltd is a leading soft fruit packhouse supplying high-quality produce across the UK. With a strong reputation in fresh food production, we are committed to maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards throughout our facility. Our teams work hard to ensure compliance, efficiency, and excellence in everything we do.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a hands-on and detail-focused Hygiene Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you’ll oversee the daily hygiene operations of our packhouse, making sure every area meets strict food safety and regulatory standards. From supervising the hygiene team to ensuring cleaning schedules are met, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our operations clean, safe, and compliant.

This role is ideal for someone with previous hygiene experience in a food production setting, who enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and working to high standards.

Key Responsibilities as Hygiene Supervisor

• Create and manage cleaning schedules across production, storage, staff, and welfare areas

• Supervise hygiene staff and provide performance feedback

• Monitor hygiene standards to ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer requirements

• Conduct hygiene audits and inspections, taking corrective action where needed

• Maintain accurate documentation of hygiene routines and corrective actions

• Support and train staff on safe chemical use, food hygiene, and cleaning procedures

• Manage and monitor the use of cleaning equipment and chemical supplies

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to align hygiene practices with operations

• Report hygiene performance and improvement suggestions to management

• Ensure all cleaning work complies with Health & Safety regulations and COSHH guidelines

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a hygiene supervisory role, ideally within a food production or packhouse environment

• Strong understanding of food safety standards and hygiene protocols (HACCP, BRCGS)

• Excellent people management and communication skills

• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

• Organised and proactive with good time management

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP certification or food safety training

• Familiarity with COSHH regulations

• Experience working with soft fruit or fresh produce

Working Hours

• Evening shift: 3/4pm – 12:30am (8–9 hour shift)

Perks & Benefits

• Starting hourly rate: £14.50 (paid weekly)

• Performance review after 12 weeks with potential pay adjustment

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities for training and career progression

• Work in a clean, modern facility with a focus on food safety

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re passionate about hygiene, compliance, and working with a great team, we’d love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply to become a Hygiene Supervisor at Winterwood Farms Ltd.

Apply Today: hr@winterwood.co.uk
Visit: www.winterwood.co.uk
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