Hygiene Manager

This position will suit someone who enjoys having real accountability for hygiene standards and who wants to play a visible role in food safety performance across the site.

• Full ownership of site hygiene standards, sanitation programmes and cleaning systems.
• Development, maintenance and verification of cleaning schedules and instructions in line with food safety and audit standards (e.g. BRCGS).
• Management of hygiene chemicals, consumables, equipment and suppliers, including cost control and performance management.
• Oversight of pest control, environmental monitoring, microbiological testing and water sampling programmes.
• Driving microbiological risk reduction and hygiene improvement initiatives across the site.
• Ensuring safe storage, handling and use of hygiene chemicals in line with COSHH and safety requirements.
• Conducting internal hygiene audits, trending results, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Leadership of the hygiene team, including rotas, training, performance management and development.
• Delivery of hygiene and waste-handling training and awareness across the wider site.

• Experience in a Hygiene Manager, Hygiene Lead, Technical or Food Safety role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene systems, microbiology, cleaning validation and audit standards.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• A proven ability to lead teams, manage suppliers and drive standards.
• A proactive, organised and improvement-focused mindset.

• Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• HACCP / Food Safety qualifications (Level 3 or 4 preferred).
• COSHH or chemical handling knowledge.

• A role with real ownership and influence over hygiene and food safety standards.
• The opportunity to lead, shape and improve hygiene culture on site.
• A mix of strategic responsibility and operational involvement.
• Strong alignment with Technical and QA leadership.

If you're an experienced Hygiene professional who might be open to a new conversation - or you're simply curious to hear more - we'd welcome an initial, confidential discussion.