Hygiene Manager - Food Production

Mitie Group plc.; Wigston; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is looking for a Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene services in a food production environment. The role involves maintaining operational standards, conducting compliance audits, and managing a team. The ideal candidate has experience in food hygiene or manufacturing and holds a Level 3 Food Safety Qualification. This position offers an array of benefits including financial wellbeing assistance, flexible benefits, and diverse training opportunities.

Benefits

Virtual GP services

Financial wellbeing assistance

Flexible lifestyle benefits

High-street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to manage large teams in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit operational documentation for hygiene services.
• Oversee training for service and supervisory staff.
• Conduct compliance audits of internal hygiene standards.

Skills

Motivated and adaptable personality

Client-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Hygiene Manager – Food Production
Location: Pladis – Canal Street, Leicester
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: £42,000

Job Overview

Mitie has a brand new opportunity for a driven management professional to support and lead our team, ensuring the highest quality services are completed for client satisfaction in the cleaning and hygiene services.

Main Duties

• Maintain and audit the key operational documentation, e.g. Cleaning schedules (daily and periodic), Cleaning Risk Assessments, Cleaning Instruction Cards, Training Records, etc.
• Oversee training requirements of service and supervisory staff, conduct training support to cover training and development needs.
• Ensure all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections of internal hygiene standards.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to changes in emphasis or aspects of the regional business requirements.
• Ensure operation of the contract and one‑off work is in line with the company procedures and be responsible for the associated company assets and facilities.
• Manage the hygiene hours and ensure all expenditure is authorised and recorded.

What we are looking for

• Motivated, adaptable and driven personality.
• Experience working in a Food Manufacturing / Food Hygiene background / FMCG.
• Desirable Level 3 Food Safety Qualification.
• Proven ability to manage large, high‑volume staff operations.
• Client‑Facing Experience.
• Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
• Experience of BRC and customer audits.
• Strong communication skills and experience in using Microsoft Office packages.

Benefits

• Virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household – expert advice by video or phone.
• Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme (access 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee, competitive loans).
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform – Choices; up to 5 extra days holiday each year, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, technology purchases at affordable cost.
• High‑street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms, and more via the MiDeals platform.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover of up to four times your salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and Mitie Matching Share Plan (free shares in Mitie).
• Recognition through Mitie Stars with cash prizes each month and a chance for a £10,000 top prize at year end.
• Diverse training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources.