Hygiene Compliance Manager

Premier Foods; Wirral; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company in Wirral is seeking a Hygiene Compliance Manager to ensure hygiene standards in food manufacturing. The role involves leading the hygiene team, implementing sanitation schedules, and managing compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in food safety and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Hygiene Compliance Manager or similar leadership role in food manufacturing.
• In depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Proven experience in auditing and managing microbiological verification programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hygiene team on sanitation procedures.
• Implement and improve sanitation schedules and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Food Safety Regulations Knowledge

Health & Safety Knowledge

Job description

Premier Foods mission statement is Enriching Life Through Food; be a part of the friendly team working towards this and contribute to the success of a business that has a history of producing big brands familiar to most households. Here at Moreton, we are proud to be “Home of the Cadbury Mini Roll”, producing over 4 million every year!

The main purpose of the role

To support and assist the Site Technical Manager in providing the Bakery with hygiene compliance, with responsibility for leading all sanitation and hygiene activities within the food manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• To lead, train and manage the hygiene team, ensuring all personnel are knowledgeable about and adhere to cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Design, implement and continuously improve sanitation schedules and SOPs for all production areas and equipment.
• Implement and maintain a hygiene zoning programme involving the movement of personnel, materials and equipment.
• To ensure the bakery is continuously audit ready.
• Ensure compliance with retailer requirements in regards to hygiene and food safety standards.
• Oversee and manage the pest control programme, ensuring its effectiveness in maintaining a pest‑free environment.

Do you offer?

• Experience as a Hygiene Compliance Manager or similar leadership role within the food manufacturing industry.
• In depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of both implementing and maintaining hygiene zoning, sanitation schedules, CIP systems.
• Proven experience in auditing and implementing and managing microbiological verification programmes.
• Strong understanding of hygienic design principles.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills along with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong practical knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH and ALARP principles.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary circa £50,000 per annum
• Up to a 7.5% contributory pension scheme, complete with life assurance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 10 more days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards and Discount website
• Free on-site parking

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Location: Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 1PR

Working Hours: Monday to Friday Days - 39hrs