Hygiene Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Hygiene Assistant Manager for our busy FMCG manufacturing site in Slough. You will lead the hygiene team, support the Hygiene Manager, and drive GMP standards to ensure audit readiness across the site.

The role requires hands-on experience in FMCG or food manufacturing, HACCP Level 3, and a proven track record in supervising hygiene schedules, procedures, and validation processes, with strong communication and leadership skills to develop supervisors and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hygiene standards, GMP, and factory compliance.
• Hands-on experience preparing for and supporting external audits including BRC.
• Experience supervising or leading hygiene teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing hygiene schedules, procedures, and validation processes.
• Good understanding of allergen management and hygiene risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene teams and support the Hygiene Manager to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and audit readiness across the site.
• Develop hygiene supervisors and operatives through coaching and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Auditing experience

Problem solving

Education

HACCP Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HYGIENE ASSISTANT MANAGER

Job Title: Hygiene Assistant Manager

Location: Slough

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Shift: 45 Hours per Week – Days Worked Between Monday to Saturday

Job Role of the Hygiene Assistant Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Hygiene Assistant Manager to join a busy and fast‑paced FMCG manufacturing site. This role is ideal for a strong hygiene professional who enjoys leading teams, driving standards, and continuously improving hygiene systems within a highly regulated production environment.

You will play a key role in supporting the Hygiene Manager and wider site teams to ensure hygiene standards, GMP compliance, and audit readiness are maintained to the highest standards. The successful candidate will also support the development of hygiene supervisors and operatives while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Sector – FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Hygiene Assistant Manager

• Previous experience within a hygiene role in an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.


• Experience supervising or leading hygiene teams within a manufacturing environment.


• Hands‑on experience preparing for and supporting external audits including BRC.

Requirements for the Hygiene Assistant Manager

• Strong understanding of hygiene standards, GMP, and factory compliance.


• HACCP Level 3 qualification.


• Experience managing hygiene schedules, procedures, and validation processes.


• Good understanding of allergen management and hygiene risk assessments.


• Strong communication and leadership skills.


• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and documentation creation.

Desirable Requirements for the Hygiene Assistant Manager

• Internal auditing experience.


• Knowledge of pest management systems.


• Experience coaching and developing teams.


• Experience working with KPI reporting, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Hygiene Assistant Manager will benefit from:

• Working for a well‑established and growing FMCG manufacturing business.


• Opportunities for further development and progression.


• A supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Involvement in continuous improvement and site development projects.