Hygiene Manager

GXO Logistics; Burnley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

GXO is launching a new Fashion & Apparel distribution site in Burnley (BB10) and seeks an experienced Hygiene Manager to build the hygiene function from day one. You will lead a Hygiene Team, ensure top-tier cleanliness, safety and housekeeping, and partner with Operations and Facilities to support smooth product flow.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop your team, manage budget and ensure compliance across the site during the launch phase.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in hygiene within facilities, warehouse or manufacturing.
• Hands-on approach with high standards and attention to detail.
• Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong people management and development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the Hygiene Team.
• Deliver day-to-day hygiene activities with high standards.
• Collaborate with Operations and Facilities to minimise disruption.
• Maintain reporting, audits, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Skills

Leadership

Hygiene mgmt

People management

Health & safety

Job description

Can you create and embed world-class hygiene standards that support a safe, efficient and high-performing distribution environment? Do you have the leadership skills to develop teams, drive accountability and continuously improve operational standards? Would you like the opportunity to shape an entire function from day one as part of a brand-new site launch?

Exciting things are happening at GXO! We're delighted to announce the expansion of Fashion & Apparel operations with the launch of our newest distribution site in Burnley (BB10).

Following significant investment, this site is being brought back to life and will become a key part of our growing UK network. We're now looking for an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead and develop our hygiene function, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and housekeeping are embedded across the operation from the very beginning.

This is a unique opportunity to join a site during its launch phase and make a lasting impact. Leading a team of Hygiene colleagues, you'll work closely with Operations and Facilities teams to ensure hygiene activities support the smooth flow of product through the warehouse whilst maintaining a safe, organised and compliant working environment. You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, developing your team and ensuring hygiene standards evolve alongside the growth of the operation. The role is responsible for managing the Hygiene Team, departmental performance, budget control, compliance, reporting and operational support across the site.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday for 37.5 hours per week

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £35,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Lead, develop and support the Hygiene Team
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of hygiene activities, ensuring operational and housekeeping standards are consistently achieved
• Work closely with operational stakeholders to quickly resolve issues and minimise disruption to site performance
• Maintain accurate reporting, audits, risk assessments and safe systems of work while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous leadership experience within hygiene in a facilities, warehouse operations or manufacturing
• A proactive, hands-on approach with high standards, attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong people management skills with experience coaching, developing and motivating teams

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