Hygiene Manager – Food Production
Hours: 40 per week, Mon–Fri
Salary: £50,000 pa
Location: Pladis Harlesden, Waxlow Road, Harlesden, NW10 7NY
At Mitie, we are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive, develop, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, develop, and motivate a team delivering hygiene and soft services across production and facilities
* Oversee daily and deep cleaning of production lines, machinery, and site areas in line with strict food safety standards
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and GMP requirements
* Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring correct processes for dismantling, cleaning, and reassembly of equipment
* Manage service delivery across soft services, including cleaning of communal and non-production areas
* Maintain audit readiness at all times, supporting internal and external audits and client visits
* Build strong relationships with site stakeholders, acting as a visible and trusted operational leader
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiencies, and team development
About You
We’re looking for a people‑first leader with the confidence to operate in a fast‑paced, compliance‑led environment.
You'll Bring
* Proven experience in managing teams (30+) within cleaning, hygiene, or soft services
* Practical understanding of health & safety processes and risk management
* Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a similarly regulated environment (advantageous but not essential)
* Strong leadership capability – able to coach, challenge, and develop teams
* Knowledge of cleaning processes, chemicals, and safe systems of work
* Confidence working in a high‑visibility role with senior stakeholders
* A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to adapt in a demanding, 24/7 operation
Benefits
* Virtual GP and healthcare advice via video or phone
* Salary Finance scheme for early access to earned pay and competitive loans
* Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, which allows you to purchase extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and technology products at affordable cost
* MiDeals platform for high‑street discounts at thousands of retailers, gyms, and more
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Life cover of up to four times your salary
* Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and MiTe Matching Share Plan
Our Commitment
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Mitie is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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