Contract Manager - Food Hygiene

Mitie Group plc.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is looking for a Contract Manager specialized in Food Hygiene. This role involves overseeing on-site hygiene services, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards and leading a team to meet operational goals. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing or hygiene and the ability to manage large teams effectively. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality client services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit operational documentation such as cleaning schedules.
• Oversee training requirements and support staff training and development.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections of hygiene standards.

Skills

Motivated, adaptable and driven personality

Client-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

Desirable Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

Job description

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.
• Ensure all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections of internal hygiene standards.
• Remain 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.
• Manage 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.