Night Hygiene Manager: Lead Food Safety & Team

The Compleat Food Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager (Nights) to lead hygiene standards across our Milton Keynes site. The role focuses on people leadership, food safety, and audit readiness, with responsibilities spanning training, records, and continuous improvement.

Based on a 40-hour week with main shift starting at 20:00, the role may include occasional day support and weekly planning meetings. Strong leadership in a food manufacturing hygiene role is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Hygiene Manager (or equivalent) in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven people management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-risk food production setting.
• Night-shift hygiene experience not essential.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and hygiene principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene standards for the site, with full people management responsibility for the hygiene function.
• Develop and maintain Hygiene Manual, cleaning schedules, and training records.
• Prepare for and support external audits (e.g., BRC).
• Investigate hygiene incidents and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure Health, Safety & Environment compliance (COSHH, risk assessments).
• Oversee site and stock management of hygiene consumables and pest control.

Skills

People leadership

Food safety

Audit readiness

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Coaching

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

HACCP Level 2

IOSH Health & Safety

ESOL Level 2

Tools

Hygiene management software

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Hygiene Manager (Nights) to lead hygiene standards across our Milton Keynes site. The role focuses on people leadership, food safety, and audit readiness, with responsibilities spanning training, records, and continuous improvement.

Based on a 40-hour week with main shift starting at 20:00, the role may include occasional day support and weekly planning meetings. Strong leadership in a food manufacturing hygiene role is essential.