Hygiene Manager

Alaska Black; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing group in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager for night shifts. You will oversee hygiene standards, manage a team of supervisors, and ensure all cleaning is performed to the highest standards. The ideal candidate should possess Food Hygiene Level 4 and relevant health and safety training. This role may include occasional overtime or weekend work, requiring a dedication to hygiene excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hygiene management within food manufacturing.
• Certifications in Food Hygiene and Safety.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cleaning schedules.
• Validate daily cleaning performance.
• Manage hygiene service providers.
• Carry out risk assessments.

Skills

Food Hygiene Management

Team Leadership

Risk Assessment

Hygiene Compliance

Education

Food Hygiene Level 4

Food Safety Level 4

Health & Safety Level 3

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded food manufacturing business in Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager for their night shift. You will manage a team of Hygiene Supervisors, Team Leaders, and operatives, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene are maintained across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining cleaning schedules
• Validating daily cleaning performance
• Developing hygiene procedures in line with legislation
• Preparing cleaning instructions
• Maintaining verification records
• Managing hygiene service providers
• Liaising with engineering to protect plant and machinery
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Supporting audits and inspections
• Addressing micro issues and incidents promptly and ensuring all staff are fully trained and competent

Required Qualifications and Training

• Food Hygiene Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4
• Allergen Awareness
• Health & Safety training including Manual Handling, Level 3 H&S, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Mental Health at Work, GDPR Essentials, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Risk assessments, hazard reporting, and accident investigation

Overtime or weekend work may occasionally be required. The ideal candidate is committed to maintaining high hygiene standards and ongoing development.

If you are an experienced hygiene professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a…