Assistant Hygiene Manager FTC

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing site

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the Greater London area is looking for an Interim Assistant Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene operations and maintain compliance with food safety standards. You will lead a team of hygiene operatives, drive hygiene standards, and prepare for audits. This hands-on leadership role requires strong hygiene and food safety experience in FMCG environments. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000, and Monday to Friday working hours with free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing (around 8+ years).
• Management experience leading hygiene or operational teams.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.
• Experience supporting BRC or major retailer audits.
• IOSH training or strong health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage hygiene operations ensuring cleaning standards are achieved.
• Supervise a team of hygiene operatives effectively.
• Drive hygiene standards and prepare for audits.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and environmental laws.
• Oversee pest control and waste management processes.

Skills

Strong hygiene and food safety experience

Leadership and management skills

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing

Organisational and problem-solving skills

Job description

Up to £45,000 | Monday–Friday | 9:00am–17:30pm | Free On-Site Parking

A well-established food manufacturing operation is seeking an Interim Assistant Hygiene Manager to support the delivery of high hygiene, safety, and environmental standards across a busy production site.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing hygiene operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and supporting site readiness for audits and inspections.

The Role

You will play a key role in managing hygiene operations across the site, ensuring cleaning standards, environmental compliance, and operational hygiene requirements are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the management of all site hygiene services, ensuring quality, hygiene, and cost targets are achieved
• Leading and supervising a team of hygiene operatives, ensuring labour is effectively planned and deployed
• Driving hygiene standards across the factory floor and supporting preparation for BRC and retailer audits
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and environmental legislation
• Managing pest control follow‑ups and implementing corrective actions where required
• Oversees waste management processes in line with environmental and legislative standards
• Working closely with technical, production, engineering, and distribution teams to maintain hygiene standards
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in hygiene processes, equipment, and efficiency
• Supporting environmental management systems and maintaining relevant documentation
• Ensuring strong health & safety practices across the hygiene operation

About You

We are looking for someone with strong hygiene and food safety experience within a food manufacturing environment who can lead from the front and maintain high operational standards.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing (around 8+ years)
• Management experience leading hygiene or operational teams
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
• Experience supporting BRC or major retailer audits
• The ability to lead and motivate teams within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• A hands‑on approach with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• IOSH training or strong health & safety awareness

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• Monday–Friday working hours (9:00–17:30)
• Free on‑site parking
• Opportunity to join a well‑established food manufacturing site with a strong focus on quality and standards

If you have strong hygiene leadership experience within food manufacturing and are looking for your next challenge, we would be keen to hear from you.