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Hygiene & Sanitation Officer (Food Manufacturing)
£40,000 - £44,000 + healthcare, pension, holidays and more.
Kettering
Full-time | Permanent
We’re working in partnership with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Hygiene & Sanitation Officer into their Quality team at their Kettering site.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected, forward-thinking business within the food industry, where quality, food safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
This is a key position responsible for driving hygiene, sanitation, and cleaning validation standards across site. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring all CIP, disinfection, and SIP processes are compliant, validated, and audit-ready at all times.
You’ll act as the go-to expert on cleaning systems, working cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Production to maintain the highest food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead compliance and validation of CIP / SIP / disinfection systems across site
* Own audit readiness – supporting internal, external, and retailer audits
* Manage deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs related to hygiene processes
* Oversee validation, monitoring, and verification of cleaning systems
* Drive improvements in manual cleaning processes and standards
* Support new projects with hygienic design and equipment validation
* Deliver training across teams to elevate hygiene and food safety standards
* Act as a key stakeholder in change management and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to influence and drive standards across a busy manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have:
* Experience within food manufacturing / FMCG quality environments
* Strong knowledge of CIP, cleaning validation, and sanitation systems
* Understanding of HACCP, PRPs, and food safety standards
* Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering and Production teams
* A structured, detail-driven approach with strong communication skills
Why Apply?
* Join a well-established and growing food manufacturer
* Play a key role in site-wide food safety and compliance
* Be part of a business that values innovation, sustainability, and progression
* Excellent opportunity for career development within a global group
If you’re a hygiene or quality professional looking to step into a highly impactful role within food manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.
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