Hygiene Manager

Northbridge 75 Ltd t/a Silven Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene standards in a food manufacturing facility in Lancashire. The role involves managing hygiene compliance, leading teams, and improving cleaning systems. Candidates should have proven experience in hygiene roles within food manufacturing, strong knowledge of relevant regulations like BRCGS and HACCP, and exhibit analytical skills along with the ability to mentor teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Hygiene leadership role within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, COSHH, and cleaning validation.
• Confident in leading teams and improving standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hygiene teams on site.
• Ensure full compliance with hygiene requirements.
• Continuously improve hygiene systems and documentation.
• Support quality and technical teams with investigations.

Skills

Hygiene leadership

Knowledge of BRCGS

HACCP compliance

COSHH regulations

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

Hygiene Manager - Food Manufacturing

Location: Lancashire

Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Days

Industry: Food Manufacturing

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to lead daily hygiene standards across their modern food manufacturing facility. This is a day-based role responsible for managing hygiene compliance, cleaning standards, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hygiene teams on site (day‑to‑day coordination and standards delivery).
• Ensure full compliance with BRCGS, retailer, legislative and internal hygiene requirements.
• Own and continuously improve hygiene systems, cleaning schedules, and validation/verification.
• Manage chemical use, training, COSHH compliance and hygiene documentation.
• Support micro, quality and technical teams with investigations, trend data and RCA.
• Ensure hygiene planning supports production, turnaround times and Right‑First‑Time standards.
• Work in partnership with the Technical Manager to deliver strong Food Safety standards (not technical leadership).
• Influence culture and behaviour, driving improvements in GMP and hygiene mindset across site.

About You

• Proven experience in a Hygiene leadership role within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, COSHH, chemicals, and cleaning validation.
• Confident in leading teams, coaching performance and improving standards.
• Able to communicate hygiene expectations clearly across departments.
• Analytical, well‑organised, and motivated by continuous improvement.
• Able to influence without direct technical accountability.