Contract Manager - Food Hygiene

Mitie; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Contract Manager for Food Hygiene to oversee the hygiene team. The ideal candidate will manage key operational documentation and compliance audits while supporting staff training. Experience in food manufacturing and a level 3 food safety qualification are preferred. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage high-volume staff operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Food Manufacturing / Food Hygiene background.
• Proven ability to manage large, high-volume staff operations.
• Experience of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit key operational documentation.
• Oversee training of service and supervisory staff.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections of hygiene standards.

Skills

Motivated and adaptable

Client-Facing Experience

Strong communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Contract Manager - Food Hygiene

Thursday to Monday - Day shift

Job Overview

Mitie have a brand new opportunity for a driven management professional to support and lead our on-site Hygiene team, ensuring the highest quality services are completed for client satisfaction in the cleaning and hygiene services.

Main Duties

• Maintain and audit the key operational documentation, e.g. Cleaning schedules (daily and periodic), Cleaning Risk Assessments, Cleaning Instruction Cards, Training Records etc.


• Oversee training requirements of service and supervisory staff, conduct training support to cover training and development needs.


• Lead the team, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and in a safe manner


• To ensure all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard.


• To conduct compliance audits, inspections of internal hygiene standards.


• Be flexible and willing to adapt to changes in emphasis, or aspects of, the regional business requirements.


• Ensure operation of the contract and one-off work is in line with the company procedures and be responsible for the associated company assets and facilities


• To manage the hygiene hours and ensure all expenditure is authorised and recorded.

What we are looking for

• Motivated, adaptable and driven personality.


• Experience working in a Food Manufacturing / Food Hygiene background/ FMCG.


• Desirable Level 3 Food Safety Qualification.


• Proven ability to manage large, high-volume staff operations.


• Client-Facing Experience.


• Health and Safety knowledge and experience.


• Experience of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and customer audits.


• Strong communication skills and experienced in using Microsoft Office packages.

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