Hygiene Manager

Zest; Moulton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Moulton is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene standards and food safety performance. The role offers ownership of sanitation programmes and the chance to lead a team focused on achieving high hygiene standards. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of microbiology, and be proactive in driving improvements. This position provides strategic responsibility and a significant impact on hygiene culture within the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Hygiene Manager, Hygiene Lead, Technical or Food Safety role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene systems and audit standards.
• Ability to manage suppliers and drive standards.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of site hygiene standards and sanitation programmes.
• Management of hygiene chemicals, consumables, equipment and suppliers.
• Conducting internal hygiene audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Experience in Hygiene Manager or Food Safety role

Strong knowledge of hygiene systems

Microbiology knowledge

Proven ability to lead teams

Organized and improvement-focused mindset

Education

Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline

HACCP / Food Safety qualifications (Level 3 or 4 preferred)

Tools

Knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP

COSHH or chemical handling knowledge

Job description

This position will suit someone who enjoys having real accountability for hygiene standards and who wants to play a visible role in food safety performance across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Full ownership of site hygiene standards, sanitation programmes and cleaning systems.
• Development, maintenance and verification of cleaning schedules and instructions in line with food safety and audit standards (e.g. BRCGS).
• Management of hygiene chemicals, consumables, equipment and suppliers, including cost control and performance management.
• Oversight of pest control, environmental monitoring, microbiological testing and water sampling programmes.
• Driving microbiological risk reduction and hygiene improvement initiatives across the site.
• Ensuring safe storage, handling and use of hygiene chemicals in line with COSHH and safety requirements.
• Conducting internal hygiene audits, trending results, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Leadership of the hygiene team, including rotas, training, performance management and development.
• Delivery of hygiene and waste-handling training and awareness across the wider site.

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in a Hygiene Manager, Hygiene Lead, Technical or Food Safety role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene systems, microbiology, cleaning validation and audit standards.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• A proven ability to lead teams, manage suppliers and drive standards.
• A proactive, organised and improvement-focused mindset.

Qualifications are beneficial but not essential, and may include:

• Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• HACCP / Food Safety qualifications (Level 3 or 4 preferred).
• COSHH or chemical handling knowledge.

Why consider this opportunity?

• A role with real ownership and influence over hygiene and food safety standards.
• The opportunity to lead, shape and improve hygiene culture on site.
• A mix of strategic responsibility and operational involvement.
• Strong alignment with Technical and QA leadership.

If you're an experienced Hygiene professional who might be open to a new conversation - or you're simply curious to hear more - we'd welcome an initial, confidential discussion.