Hygiene Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic benefits package

Opportunity to lead and shape a team

Investment in development

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Hygiene Manager in Blackburn, specializing in maintaining high hygiene standards and leading a team. The role includes key responsibilities such as conducting inspections, managing hygiene-related stock, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal for experienced candidates passionate about food safety and hygiene practices, this position offers extensive growth opportunities and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cleaning standards and food safety requirements.
• Ability to manage hygiene-related stock and compliance (COSHH).

Responsibilities

• Lead the hygiene team to maintain and improve hygiene standards.
• Drive planning and execution of hygiene schedules and deep cleans.
• Work with HR on people management tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Experience in hygiene management within food manufacturing

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant at Alexander Steele | Food, Drinks and Consumer Goods Recruitment Specialist - Technical, Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Salary: Up to £45,000

Shift: Sunday to Thursday, nightshift

We’re working with a successful and growing food manufacturing business in the Burnley area who are looking for an experienced Hygiene Manager to join their team.

This is a key role within the technical function, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about raising hygiene standards to support the production of safe, high-quality food. With the company expanding and continuing to invest in their people and site, it’s a great time to come on board and make a real impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the hygiene team to maintain and continuously improve hygiene standards across the site
• Driving the planning, coordination and execution of daily hygiene schedules and deep cleans
• Supporting with training and development of hygiene and production staff in cleaning procedures
• Managing hygiene-related stock such as chemicals, equipment and consumables
• Working with HR on people management tasks including absence reviews, RTWs and disciplinaries
• Taking the lead on hygiene inspections, validations, swabbing and cleaning verifications
• Collaborating with technical, QA and production teams to ensure audit-ready hygiene standards
• Supporting with investigations and implementation of corrective actions for out-of-spec results
• Ensuring COSHH compliance and supporting H&S in related areas
• Involvement in continuous improvement and site hygiene projects

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a hygiene management or hygiene supervisor role within food manufacturing
• A confident people manager who can lead, coach, and motivate a team
• Excellent understanding of cleaning standards, GMP, BRCGS, and food safety requirements
• Strong communicator who works well cross-functionally with production, QA and technical teams
• Organised and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

Why apply?

Secure and growing business

Opportunity to lead and shape a team

Great working culture with investment in development

Fantastic benefits package

If you’re ready for a fresh challenge and want to take ownership of hygiene in a food production environment, apply now or reach out to me directly on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Production, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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