Hygiene Manager

The Compleat Food Group; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days annual leave

Holiday discounts

Free product handouts across sites

EV charging points

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Hygiene Manager to lead the site hygiene function at our Ebbw Vale facility. You will manage a skilled hygiene team, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across cleaning, COSHH, and environmental monitoring.

You will develop schedules, maintain hygiene manuals, and prepare for audits. Ideal candidates will have Level 2/3 Food Safety & Hygiene, HACCP and IOSH certifications, plus demonstrable leadership in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing hygiene role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and hygiene practices.
• Experience leading a hygiene team and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene team and CSA contracted cleaning operations.
• Maintain and update hygiene manuals and SOPs.
• Manage cleaning schedules, training records, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and environmental standards.
• Support audits including BRC and internal checks.
• Investigate incidents and drive root-cause actions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Procedure demonstration

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Food legislation knowledge

Microbiology testing knowledge

Cleaning processes knowledge

Education

Level 2 & 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

ESOL Level 2

HACCP Level 2

HACCP Level 3

IOSH in Health & Safety

Tools

PPE stock management

COSHH documentation

Job description

To lead and manage the hygiene function, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and site hygiene are consistently maintained. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective cleaning procedures and schedules, ensuring compliance with company and legislative standards, while leading and developing a highly trained and capable hygiene team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all 'people management aspects' of the team
• Development of the hygiene team and CSA contracted cleaning
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the sites hygiene manual which includes:
• Cleaning work instructions for all hygiene tasks around the factory: work with Hygiene contractor to ensure this is correct, valid and up to date
• Ensure all cleaning schedules are correct, valid and up to date, and that they are adhered to
• Training records for all Hygiene operatives are in place and up to date
• Development of safe systems of work
• Development of CIC cards for all new equipment brought to site
• Provide technical information as required by both internal and external customers
• Assist in the management of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) documentations (Health & Safety)
• Involvement in accident investigation reports
• Assisting Technical Team in Daily role
• Involvement in incident investigation to prevent re-occurrence. This may be out of specification swab detections or audit failures
• Management of the Consumables stocks (High Care PPE & Consumables)
• Involvement in preparing for BRC and other audits
• Management of Site Environmental Monitoring and Cleaning swabs and carry out RCA for the failures
• Management of Listeria Monitoring Plan
• Management of chemicals and titration checks
• Involvement of continuous improvement project work in relation to site hygiene
• Carry out inspection sign offs following completion of process equipment cleaning / engineering maintenance
• Accountable for CSA Hygiene Team, Amenities cleaners & Yard Hygiene Team

Health, Safety & Environment Responsibilities:

• Understand the Health, Safety & Environmental Policy's, safe rules, and statutory requirements applying to all operations under your control.
• Ensure that all employees that you manage understand and agree to company Health & Safety rules, have receive the appropriate Health & Safety Induction, and are instruction and the level of supervision as may be necessary to enable them to work safely, and without injury or ill health
• Ensure that all employees you manage know the procedures for reporting accidents and know what to do in the event of a fire, or other emergencies that may require evacuation of the workplace.
• Ensure that, where required, protective clothing and equipment is available to all employees, and that it is correctly used
• Ensure that risk assessments are undertaken to an acceptable level, and that they are reviewed as required. Ensure employees are aware of hazards and control measures that impact them. Continually seek to reduce risk where possible.
• Ensure that new processes , products and equipment are subject to a risk assessment, and that the residual level of risk is reduced to an acceptable level prior to launch or implementation.
• Ensure regular safety inspections and audits are undertaken to check that the Health & Safety rules and procedures are fully implemented and adhered to at all levels across the site.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences promptly and report the findings to the Factory Manager, and the Health Safety & Environmental Compliance Manager
• Ensure that appropriate remedial action is taken in respect of all reported defects and complaints
• Take responsibility for all Visitors / Contractors within your area
• Ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained
• Ensure that all equipment is properly and regularly maintained, and repaired by competent persons, and that records are maintained of these works.
• Stop a process that is operating out of compliance or specification on legal requirements or is unsafe.

Food Strong literacy and numeracy skills

• Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills and ability to give clear & detailed instructions
• Ability to demonstrate & describe procedures effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, coaching and negotiating skills
• Continuous improvement and Quality is a core value
• Ability to effectively build and manage relationships as well as motivate staff
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of food legislation and food safety principle essentials
• Understanding of microbiology testing procedures (desirable)
• Knowledge of BRC standards and quality management systems (desirable)
• Good working knowledge of products, processes and cleaning processes in a fast moving and challenging food product/manufacturing environment (desirable)

Experience:

• Experience in a similar type role in Food Industry
• Previous people management experience (Supervisory role)

Qualification:

• Level 2 & 3 Food Safety & Hygiene
• ESOL Level 2 or equivalent
• HACCP Level 2
• HACCP Level 3 (desirable)
• IOSH in Health & Safety principles (desirable)

We're excited to offer an excellent opportunity for Hygiene Manager to join our dedicated technical team at our site in Ebbw Vale.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days annual leave with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture:

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we'll support you - confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks - including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

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