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.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation