Food Manufacturing Hygiene Manager

Rx Plus; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food hygiene service provider in Carlisle is seeking a Hygiene Manager for a 12-week contract. The role involves leading on-site hygiene teams within a food manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include managing hygiene documentation and training staff, conducting audits, overseeing health and safety, and handling client interactions. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and strong communication skills. This position requires working from Thursday to Sunday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG sectors is essential.
• Proven ability to manage large teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the hygiene team to maintain high cleaning standards.
• Manage documentation and staff training for hygiene practices.
• Conduct audits and inspections for compliance.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Food Manufacturing experience

Team management

Health & Safety knowledge

Audit experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Overview

Hygiene Manager / Contract Support Role - Carlisle

12-week contract opportunity starting immediately and ending Sunday 12 April 2026. The role is Thursday to Sunday, 6:00am-2:00pm, based on site in Caldewgate, Carlisle (CA2 5TG).

This position involves leading and supporting an on-site hygiene team within a food manufacturing environment, ensuring high standards of cleaning, compliance, and audit readiness. You'll be responsible for managing hygiene documentation, training staff, conducting audits and inspections, overseeing health & safety, and supporting day-to-day contract operations. The role is client-facing and requires strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an on-site hygiene team within a food manufacturing environment, ensuring high standards of cleaning, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Manage hygiene documentation, training staff, conducting audits and inspections.
• Oversee health and safety and support day-to-day contract operations.
• Role is client-facing and requires strong communication skills.

Key requirements

• Background in Food Manufacturing / Food Hygiene / FMCG
• Experience managing large teams
• Health & Safety knowledge
• Audit experience (BRC/customer audits preferred)
• Confident using Microsoft Office
• Level 3 Food Safety (desirable)