Cleaning Manager

ISS Facility Services UK; Wigston Parva; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility services company is seeking a Cleaning Hygiene Manager in Wigston, Leicester. The successful candidate will lead a team of six in a busy food manufacturing facility, ensuring hygiene standards and compliance are met at all times. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, and staff development while supporting clean-downs as required. This physically demanding role requires strong leadership in maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced in cleaning management within a food manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in physically demanding conditions.
• Ability to lead and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate a hygiene team of six across the facility.
• Oversee resourcing, recruitment, performance management and training schedules.
• Ensure all cleaning is carried out to the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.

Job description

Job Description

Cleaning Hygiene Manager

Contract : Professional Services, Production & Technology

Location : Wigston, Leicester (LE18 2FL)

Hours of work : 40 (Mon - Fri)

Contract Type : Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Cleaning Hygiene Manager to lead a team of six within a busy food manufacturing facility.

This is a physically demanding role within a hot, kitchen‑style environment, and requires a manager who is comfortable stepping in to support the team during clean‑downs when needed.

Job Description

The position involves managing cleaning standards across production equipment post‑bake, ensuring hygiene compliance at all times, and maintaining readiness for frequent internal and external audits.

In addition to day‑to‑day operational oversight, you will also be responsible for recruitment, onboarding, appraisals and ongoing staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate a hygiene team of six across the facility.
• Oversee resourcing, recruitment, performance management and training schedules.
• Ensure all cleaning is carried out to the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.