Hygiene Manager

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in FMCG environments, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness in a vibrant bakery setting. This role includes leading a team, conducting audits, and maintaining high standards of hygiene.

Benefits

Delicious complementary food

Competitive holiday entitlement

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Discounts through Perkbox

Charity volunteer day

Access to company events

Qualifications

• Experience in hygiene management within FMCG manufacturing required.
• Understanding or training in microbiology for non-microbiologists is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene operations and ensure compliance in food production.
• Supervise and develop the hygiene team, monitor cleaning processes and KPI data.
• Conduct hygiene inspections and maintain related documentation.

Skills

Team building and management

Hygiene experience in FMCG

Microbiology understanding

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written English

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

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We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Hygiene Manager to lead our hygiene operations and ensure our pies, quiches, and rolls are made in a compliant, safe, and sparkling clean bakery!

This is a key role at the heart of our food production, ideal for someone who combines strong leadership and hygiene knowledge with a hands-on approach and commitment to excellence.

What will you be doing?

• Developing the team to deliver satisfactory completion and sign-off of all cleaning processes
• Develop, monitor, and review KPI data, reporting the results to the client and addressing any shortfalls to ensure satisfaction is achieved
• Prepare, review, and update service documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and training evidence
• Take an active role in customer visits and audits, including the presentation and explanation of necessary due diligence information
• Monitor and challenge efficiency, service levels, and labour utilisation to maximise operational effectiveness
• Supervision of all members of the hygiene team, ensuring that all people issues (such as suitable labour coverage, holiday planning, sickness monitoring) are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner, with support from the People Team
• Conduct regular site hygiene and fabrication inspections at pre-defined frequencies, triggering appropriate corrective actions where necessary, including interfacing with engineering personnel as part of the site’s Preventive Maintenance Plan
• Maintain all paperwork associated with the above responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legal and auditing standards at all times

What skills and knowledge do you need?

• Hygiene experience gained from working in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Microbiology for Non-Microbiologists understanding or training
• Team building and management
• An excellent standard of both verbal and written English
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification (desirable)

What will Higgidy do for you?

• Delicious complementary Higgidy food
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy/sell extra holiday days
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• An array of discounts and benefits through the Perkbox platform
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you're passionate about, through a dedicated day away from work
• Access to exciting company events, including our annual Higgidy Picnic!