Hygiene and Sanitation officer

Job Description:

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.