Hygiene Manager

Silven Recruitment Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Silven Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Hygiene Manager for a leading food manufacturer in Lancashire. You will lead site-wide hygiene standards, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance across the facility.

Key tasks include managing cleaning schedules, leading the Hygiene Team, pest-control oversight, staff training, supplier coordination, and driving continuous improvement in hygiene practices to support a compliant, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Hygiene Manager in FMCG preferred.
• IOSH qualification or working towards it.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification desirable.
• Strong track record of maintaining high hygiene standards.

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.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Influencing skills

Leadership

Autonomous working

FMCG experience

Education

IOSH qualification

Level 3 Food Safety

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