Job Description:

Hygiene Manager (Nights)

Food Manufacturing

North West

Up to £44,772

Monday to Friday Nights (22:00 - 07:00)

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for a Night Hygiene Manager to join a fast-paced production site within a well-established and growing business supplying major UK retailers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hygiene Manager or Supervisor ready to step up, to take ownership of a night hygiene function within a business that values high standards, team development and continuous improvement. Alongside a competitive salary on offer is an enhanced support package:

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance (x3)
• Private healthcare
• Option to purchase additional annual leave days (up to 2 working weeks)
• Ongoing training and development programs

As a Hygiene Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Lead, organise and manage the Night Hygiene Team to ensure all cleaning schedules are completed to required standards
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards including HACCP, COSHH and internal quality procedures
• Carry out audits and end-of-shift checks to ensure the site is ready for production
• Manage hygiene budgets and control stock levels of cleaning materials and PPE
• Work closely with engineering to support maintenance and minimise disruption to hygiene schedules
• Lead, coach and develop the hygiene team, addressing performance, training and engagement
• Manage absence, conduct return-to-work interviews and support HR processes where required
• Take ownership of recruitment and on-boarding within the hygiene team
• Support site audits and ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive hygiene standards and food safety culture across site

What You'll Bring:

• Experience within a food manufacturing environment (minimum 3 years preferred)
• Proven experience leading or supervising hygiene teams
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
• Relevant qualifications (Level 3 Food Safety, IOSH or equivalent desirable)
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, hands-on approach

What You'll Get:

• Salary up to £44,772 plus bonus scheme
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Employee assistance programme & healthcare support
• Generous annual leave plus option to purchase additional days
• Access to discounts, wellbeing initiatives and financial support schemes
• Ongoing training and development, including funded qualifications
• Recognition schemes and employee engagement initiatives

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.