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Hygiene specialist
Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Health and science
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Provide specialist hygiene services in areas such as closed plants, sterile environments, food production and laboratories.
What you'd do
Design and review cleaning schedules for production and processing areas
Validate and verify cleaning procedures using swabbing and testing
Lead and supervise hygiene teams across day and night shifts
Investigate contamination incidents and implement corrective actions
Conduct hygiene audits and report findings to quality management
Manage chemical stocks, dilution equipment, and COSHH compliance
Train staff on hygiene procedures and personal hygiene standards
What you'd learn
Microbiology - bacteria, biofilms, pathogens, and contamination risks
Cleaning chemistry - detergents, disinfectants, concentrations, and compatibility
HACCP principles and hygiene requirements in food or pharma manufacture
Validation and verification of cleaning and disinfection procedures
Environmental monitoring programmes and swabbing techniques
People management and leading a hygiene team across shifts
Regulatory standards including BRC, ISO, and sector-specific legislation
Ready to look for a place?
See live Hygiene specialist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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