Hygiene Manager

Silven Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Silven Recruitment is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager for a well-established food manufacturer in Lancashire. This leadership role oversees site-wide hygiene operations, ensuring top cleanliness, safety and regulatory compliance across production sites.

You will lead the Hygiene Team, manage pest control, coordinate with Operations and suppliers, drive continuous improvement and maintain budgets and documentation. Flexibility and IOSH/Food Safety credentials are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Hygiene Manager in FMCG is essential.
• IOSH qualification or working towards it.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification desirable.
• Strong hygiene standards track record.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills.
• Self-motivated, autonomous and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage cleaning schedules and documentation.
• Lead the Hygiene Team and partner with Operations.
• Oversee pest control across the site.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and staff training.
• Coordinate with third-party hygiene suppliers.
• Manage the hygiene budget.
• Drive continuous improvement in hygiene standards.

Skills

Hygiene management

IOSH qualification

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous working

Flexible availability

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

About the business:

A well-established food manufacturer with a long-standing presence in the UK market is seeking a Hygiene Manager in Lancashire. Operating multiple production sites nationally and employing a large workforce, the business produces a range of well-known food brands found in households across the country. They are committed to building an inclusive workforce where people feel empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career, and are now looking to appoint an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead site-wide hygiene standards at their facility.

The Role

This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing site-wide hygiene operations, ensuring the facility consistently meets the highest levels of cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage cleaning schedules and supporting documentation
• Lead the Hygiene Team and collaborate closely with Operations
• Manage pest control activities across the site
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee staff training
• Coordinate with third-party hygiene suppliers
• Manage the hygiene budget
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience as a Hygiene Manager, ideally within FMCG
• IOSH qualification (or currently working towards one)
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification desirable
• A demonstrated track record of maintaining high hygiene standards
• Strong stakeholder communication and influencing skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Flexible availability to meet the needs of the business