Hygiene Manager

Fox's Burton's Companies; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the biscuit manufacturing sector is seeking a dedicated Hygiene Manager to join their Blackpool Bakery team. This pivotal role involves ensuring the highest hygiene standards are upheld within the facility, supporting both the Hygiene and Operations teams. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in hygiene management, a passion for food safety, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a culture of growth and innovation, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Hygiene Manager role, ideally within FMCG.
• Passion for hygiene and technical safety.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain cleaning schedules across the Bakery.
• Drive continuous improvement in cleaning methods and standards.

Skills

Hygiene Management

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

IOSH Qualification

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! …And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset, and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 colleagues across all our locations.

We are currently the second-largest biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the market leader.

While we know we have delicious products, we also know that the key ingredient to our success is our people and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our Dodger, the party ring to our Fox’s, or the choc-chip to our Maryland! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to driving FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and aim to have a positive impact.

We understand that formal and on-the-job learning opportunities are key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through various learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial, and supportive of each other while meeting our business goals.

About the Role

We have a role for a Hygiene Manager to join our fantastic Blackpool Bakery team. As the Site Hygiene Manager, you will work to ensure that the hygienic status of the plant is maintained to support high standards of FBC products.

Main Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain cleaning schedules and records across the Bakery
• Provide direction and support to the Hygiene Team and Operations Teams
• Work with Operations and Plant Planning teams to ensure cleaning processes are included during planning cycles
• Define pest control activities to guarantee appropriate sanitary conditions within the working environment
• Support and guide hygiene culture improvement plans
• Identify latest techniques for hygiene and pest control practices
• Ensure that the facility complies with all relevant legislation, customer, and partnership codes of practice and certification bodies
• Ensure all employees are appropriately trained, including new employees
• Interact with hygiene and related suppliers/contractors and set improvement plans
• Drive continuous improvement in cleaning methods and standards across the Bakery
• Manage the hygiene budget within the Technical Department

Who we are looking for

• Proven experience in a similar Hygiene Manager role, ideally within FMCG
• Hold or be working towards IOSH qualification
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification is preferred
• Experience in consistently delivering high hygiene standards across site
• Passion for hygiene and technical safety
• Experience working with third-party support functions
• Experience collaborating with Health, Safety & Environment teams to ensure compliance and risk management
• The ability to influence and engage at all levels within the organization
• Prompt to act and deliver results quickly
• Self-motivated and autonomous work approach
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Flexibility with hours/days to meet business needs

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued. We believe all talents are unique and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, making our work environment multicultural, innovative, and rewarding.