The successful candidate will take ownership of the hygiene function, ensuring that cleaning and sanitation activities support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and support the Hygiene Team, including scheduling, performance management, and training.
* Develop, maintain, and monitor hygiene schedules and cleaning procedures through regular audits and inspections.
* Coordinate and oversee deep-cleaning programmes, including full equipment strip-downs where required.
* Support technical and quality functions in relation to pest control management and audit preparation.
* Conduct routine inspections to verify hygiene, food safety, and workplace standards.
* Monitor and achieve targets relating to microbiological performance, HACCP compliance, and equipment release procedures.
* Liaise with external chemical and hygiene service providers to maintain effective sanitation systems.
* Investigate microbiological concerns using root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
* Maintain hygiene records and documentation in line with recognised food safety standards and customer requirements.
* Drive continuous improvement within the Hygiene Quality Management System.
* Ensure effective controls are in place to prevent contamination and product risk.
* Maintain accurate records for hygiene activities, maintenance support tasks, and employee training.
* Promote and ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, food hygiene, and quality standards.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
* Resilience and adaptability in a changing operational environment.
* A commitment to continuous improvement and best practice.
* The ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively under pressure.
* Experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or related production environment.
Package
* Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work as required.
* Contract: Permanent.
* Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.
Equal Opportunities
The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds
Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year