Hygiene Supervisor

MorePeople; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople are recruiting an experienced Hygiene Manager for a busy food manufacturing site in the United Kingdom. This hands-on leadership role will drive high standards of hygiene, GMP compliance and audit readiness across the site.

You will lead the hygiene team, plan daily activities and deep cleans, maintain records, deliver training and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Level 3 HACCP qualification is required.
• Level 4 Food Hygiene qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the site hygiene team.
• Plan and coordinate daily hygiene activities and weekend deep cleans.
• Ensure the factory consistently meets hygiene, food safety and GMP standards.
• Conduct hygiene audits, identify improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Manage cleaning schedules, resources and budgets effectively.
• Maintain accurate hygiene records, cleaning sign-offs and compliance documentation.
• Deliver training and promote a strong hygiene culture across the site.

Education

Level 3 HACCP qualification

Level 4 Food Hygiene qualification desirable

Tools

Excel

GMP knowledge

Hygiene audits

People management

Communication

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Hygiene Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business. This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for driving high standards of hygiene, GMP compliance and audit readiness across a busy manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the site hygiene team.
• Plan and coordinate daily hygiene activities and weekend deep cleans.
• Ensure the factory consistently meets hygiene, food safety and GMP standards.
• Conduct hygiene audits, identify improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Manage cleaning schedules, resources and budgets effectively.
• Maintain accurate hygiene records, cleaning sign-offs and compliance documentation.
• Deliver training and promote a strong hygiene culture across the site.

About You

• Previous hygiene management or supervisory experience within food manufacturing.
• Level 3 HACCP qualification.
• IOSH (or equivalent) and chemical awareness training.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of GMP, hygiene audits and Excel.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with a flexible attitude.
• Level 4 Food Hygiene qualification desirable.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for a proactive hygiene professional to take ownership of site standards, lead an established team and drive continuous improvement within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.