Hygiene Manager

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Cleaning & Hygiene Contract Manager to join our team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and food hygiene are maintained across the site.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead a team of around 30 colleagues. You will oversee all cleaning activities, support your team, and ensure high standards are consistently achieved within a food production environment.

What you will be doing

You will ensure all machinery, equipment, and work areas are cleaned and maintained to strict food hygiene standards, supporting safe and efficient production in line with company and industry requirements.

Lead and support a team of cleaning colleagues

Demonstrate and monitor correct methods for dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling machinery

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across production areas

Ensure the safe and correct use of cleaning chemicals and equipment

Support the Operations Manager in delivering safe, compliant operations

Report machinery issues, hygiene concerns, and safety risks

Ensure all health, safety, and food hygiene procedures are followed

What we are looking for

Experience cleaning machinery and production equipment, ideally in food manufacturing or preparation

Strong understanding of food hygiene and sanitation standards

Experience supervising or leading a team

Knowledge of safe chemical use and cleaning procedures

Good organisational and time management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

A strong focus on quality and standards