hygiene contract manager.

Location

Carlisle

Salary

45k/year - 50k/year

Job Type

Permanent

Work Style

On-site

Posted

27 April 2026

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Contract Manager to lead and develop the on-site hygiene operation within a busy food manufacturing environment, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and service delivery.


Role Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and motivate the on-site hygiene team to deliver consistent, high-quality cleaning and hygiene services within a food production environment.
  • Maintain, review, and audit all operational documentation, including cleaning schedules, risk assessments, instruction cards, and training records.
  • Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, BRC standards, health & safety requirements, and company procedures.
  • Oversee the training, development, and performance of hygiene operatives and supervisors, ensuring all training requirements are met.
  • Manage labour hours, budgets, resources, and company assets to ensure effective and efficient contract delivery.


Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience within a food manufacturing, food hygiene, or FMCG environment.
  • Demonstrable experience managing large, high-volume cleaning or hygiene teams.
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene compliance.



What We’re Looking For

  • A motivated, adaptable, and driven manager with strong leadership skills.
  • Experience managing hygiene operations within a food production setting.
  • Knowledge and experience of BRC standards and customer audits.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages.