Hygiene and Sanitation officer

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