My job Job Title: Hygiene Manager Location: Linton Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Night Shift - 9.30pm - 6am Monday to Friday Purpose / Added Value Lead and manage a team of night and day shift cleaners, ensuring all operational and facility areas are maintained to the highest industry standards. This role requires strict adherence to health and safety processes and procedures while fostering collaboration across all departments. Key Accountabilities Ensure compliance with all technical and hygiene requirements. Maintain accurate records for audit purposes. Manage and develop the hygiene team effectively. Oversee the site's relationship with chemical suppliers. Host and lead hygiene audits and visits. Manage hygiene budgets. Communicate hygiene-related matters across relevant departments. Take ownership of non-conformances and proactively resolve potential issues. Promote a culture of quality and food safety awareness, leading by example. Encourage staff to report quality or food safety issues, reward proactive reporting, and provide feedback on corrective actions. Support food safety and quality management systems through HACCP participation, audits, and maintaining "audit-ready" status. Attend OPEX tier meetings or delegate when necessary; contribute to departmental and site improvement plans. Sign and annually review the Linton Quality and Food Safety Contract. Skills & Knowledge Proven experience in a similar hygiene management role. Strong understanding of BRC standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices. Commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent team management and communication skills. Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent demonstrating technical awareness. The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership