Hygiene Assistant Manager

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company is seeking a Hygiene Assistant Manager in Redditch. This role involves managing hygiene teams, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and supporting staff development. Ideal candidates will have experience in food manufacturing and hygiene leadership. Opportunities for career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing setting is essential.
• Experience in hygiene supervision or leadership.
• A good understanding of food safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of the hygiene team.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene schedules and procedures.
• Support hygiene training for operatives.

Skills

Food safety standards

COOSH

Hygiene supervision

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression. Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Hygiene Assistant Manager to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation. We are looking for an Hygiene Assistant Manager who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to the required standard and within the designated timeframe.
• Ensure compliance with site hygiene schedules, Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support the delivery of hygiene training for operatives, including overseeing CIC sign-offs and conducting refresher training as necessary.
• Responsible for monitoring hygiene standards across both high-risk and low-risk areas, assisting with internal audits, and helping to implement corrective actions when required.
• Maintain accurate hygiene documentation and support audit preparation for customers and regulatory bodies, such as BRC and M&S.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing setting, which is essential for the role.
• Experience in hygiene supervision or leadership would be an advantage.
• A good understanding of food safety standards, COSHH, and chemical handling is required.
• The role also demands the ability to lead, motivate, and develop hygiene operatives and team leaders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, along with a flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach, are critical to success in this position.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Hygiene Assistant Manager role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.