Position Snapshot
Business Area: Nestle Waters

Job Title: Hygiene Specialist
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
 

Shift pattern: Monday-Friday – 37.5 working week – 8:30-16:30

Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience + potential 5% annual bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.  

 Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hygiene Specialist to join our team working at our state-of-the-art Water bottling facility in Buxton – the home of the Buxton Waters brand.

We are looking for someone who wants to accept the challenge and have a visible and sustainable impact on how we operate to ensure GMP in our production operations.

In this role, you will be a member of the QA team working to ensure that all Nestlé requirements of food safety, quality, and hygiene are consistently applied across the production lines.

We have a genuine passion for healthy hydration, a fabulous portfolio of brands, a clear strategy and a determination to win in the marketplace of both consumers and customers. Manufacturing in Nestlé is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business to maximise efficiency & productivity.  

A day in the life of a Hygiene Specialist

Your responsibilities in this role will include but not be limited to:

• Define, document, implement, and support factory GMP and hygienic standards
• Be the key contact for the Quality department in all aspects of the shift operations
• Support the factory TPM journey through the implementation and continuous improvement of the CIL programme & QA asset care support the on-line checks completed by operators
• Maintain the pest control programmes to Nestlé standards and act as IPM Champion
• Monitoring and maintaining hygiene equipment and supplies ensures that necessary hygiene equipment, such as cleaning tools are available and in good working condition. Manage the inventory of cleaning supplies and coordinate with suppliers for timely replenishment.
• Collaborating with other departments: Work closely with other departments, such as production and maintenance to ensure that hygiene practices are integrated into their processes. Provide guidance on hygiene requirements during production, storage, and transportation of goods.

What will make you successful

This is a fantastic development opportunity for an individual with proven experience in a production manufacturing environment, and an ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

Further skills and experience required:

• Understanding of general food safety and hygiene principles, with a good knowledge of a factory floor operation.

• A keen eye for detail and ability to identify potential hygiene risks or areas that require improvement. Attention to detail is crucial for conducting inspections, audits, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards.

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with other team members, providing training or guidance to employees, and reporting any hygiene-related issues or concerns

• Experience of problem-solving activities

• Proactive and self-managing, with the ability to prioritise workloads and to adapt to meet requirements. A proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in basic computer skills, such as using email, spreadsheets, or hygiene management software, may be required for documentation, reporting, or data entry tasks.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 20.05.2025

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
 

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!