ROLE: Hygiene Manager - Food Production HOURS: 40 per week, Mon-Fri LOCATION: Pladis Harlesden, Waxlow Road, Harlesden, NW10 7NY SALARY: £50,000 pa At Mitie, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive, develop, and make a meaningful impact every day. We're now seeking a Hygiene Manager - Hygiene & Soft Services to lead operations at a flagship food manufacturing site in Harlesden. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of hygiene and soft services delivery within a 24/7 production environment.
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.
At Mitie, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive, develop, and make a meaningful impact every day.
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