Hygiene Manager (Food / FMCG)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Hygiene Manager for a role in Leicester, overseeing hygiene processes in a major food production site. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and supervisory experience. This position offers great benefits including overtime, training, and opportunities for career progression. The successful applicant will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Overtime

Pension

Training

Career Progression

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Knowledge of BRC or customer audits.
• Ability to manage hygiene labour and resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit key hygiene documentation.
• Oversee training needs for hygiene staff.
• Manage hygiene labour hours and authorise expenditure.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Supervisory/leadership experience

Job description

Hygiene Manager (Food / FMCG)

Leicester, commutable from: Corby, Market Harborough, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Coalville, Loughborough, Market Bosworth, Lutterworth, Rugby, Hinckley

£42,000 + Overtime + Pension + Training + Career Progression + Excellent Company Benefits

Are you an experienced hygiene or food safety professional looking to step into a leadership role where you can shape standards, drive improvements, and play a key part in keeping high-volume food manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated hygiene team within a major UK food production site, supporting daily operations and contributing to the smooth running of nationally recognised consumer products.

You’ll take ownership of hygiene systems, compliance processes, staff development, and operational excellence across a fast-paced environment where quality and safety are paramount.

The organisation you’ll be joining is a long-established leader in the facilities management sector, overseeing large-scale manufacturing facilities and known for its investment in people, modernisation, and continuous improvement.

This an ideal position for a motivated manager who thrives in a hands‑on environment and wants the autonomy to drive standards, lead a sizeable team, and contribute to ongoing operational improvements across a major UK manufacturing site.

The Role:

• Maintain and audit key hygiene documentation
• Oversee training needs for hygiene and supervisory staff
• Manage hygiene labour hours, authorise expenditure, and ensure equipment and company assets are used effectively and responsibly

The Candidate:

• Experience within food manufacturing, food hygiene, or FMCG environments
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and experience with BRC or customer audits
• Supervisory/leadership experience

Reference Number: BBBH266380

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click Apply Now or contact Patrick Simper at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates