Hygiene Team Manager

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount on company products

Free chocolate on site

Training and development opportunities

Career progression in FMCG

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking an experienced Hygiene Team Manager for a large, high-volume FMCG manufacturing site in the Huntingdon area. You will lead and develop the hygiene team, ensuring rigorous cleaning and sanitation standards are met to support product safety and quality.

The role requires prior supervisory experience in food manufacturing, with Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 qualifications, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or team management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Food Safety Level 3 or equivalent.
• HACCP Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working within open-plant cleaning environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the hygiene team and ensure cleaning and sanitation activities are completed safely and to required standards.
• Maintain high hygiene standards across production areas and ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, health & safety and audit requirements.
• Lead team training, hygiene inspections, documentation, KPI reporting and stock management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within hygiene processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP Level 3

Job description

Job Title

Hygiene Team Manager

Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Salary

£35,000 - £39,000

Shift

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm

Job Role of the Hygiene Team Manager

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by an experienced Hygiene Team Manager has come to the forefront. This is a great opportunity to join a large, high-volume, fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site which has seen significant investment and expansion. The site produces millions of products every week and offers an excellent environment for an experienced hygiene professional looking to develop their career.

You will be responsible for leading and supervising the hygiene team, ensuring cleaning and sanitation activities are completed safely and to the required standards. You will play a key role in maintaining high hygiene standards across production areas, ensuring compliance with food safety, GMP, health & safety and audit requirements. You will also be responsible for team training, hygiene inspections, documentation, KPI reporting, stock management and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Sector

Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Food Safety Level 3 or equivalent.
• HACCP Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working within open-plant cleaning environments.
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards within food manufacturing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience managing hygiene teams within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of dry-cleaning processes.
• Experience within chocolate manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment.
• Awareness of microbial risks including yeast, mould and humidity control.
• Understanding of BRC standards.

Benefits

• Working for a large, established and market-leading food manufacturing business.
• Salary of £35,000 - £39,000, dependent on experience.
• Permanent position.
• Monday-Friday working pattern.
• Rotating shifts of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.
• 50% discount on company products.
• Free chocolate on site.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Excellent opportunity to progress your career within a high-volume FMCG environment.