Job Title: Hygiene Manager
Salary: £40k-£60k + Benefits – Depending on experience
Location: Central Manchester – On-site (4 weekdays + Saturdays, 10am-7pm shift)
About the Company
This business has been supplying quality bakery products for over 70 years and are a trusted partner to major UK retailers and foodservice providers, proud to hold an AA+ BRC grade for over a decade. Our site runs at high pace, with hygiene and food safety at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
You’ll lead our hygiene operation across day and night shifts, keeping our high standards audit-ready every day. Managing a team of 17, you’ll make sure every production area meets – and exceeds – hygiene expectations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend time on the floor as well as planning and coordinating.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage, coach, and develop a team of 17 hygiene operatives (day/night)
* Plan rotas and allocate daily hygiene tasks across all production areas
* Carry out daily hygiene audits, acting immediately on any issues
* Lead the team to ensure readiness for unannounced audits
* Support deep cleans during Saturday downtime alongside engineering
* Drive continuous improvement in hygiene processes and standards
* Liaise with production and engineering to maintain smooth operations
What You’ll Need
* Hygiene or food safety experience in food, beverage, or pharma manufacturing
* Experience with audits and compliance (BRC knowledge preferred)
* Practical, hands-on approach – comfortable working on the floor
* Proven ability to lead diverse, multi-shift teams
* Problem-solving mindset with a focus on “find and fix”
* Flexibility to work Saturdays and occasional late/early shifts
Benefits
* Competitive salary - £40k-£60k
* Long-standing, stable business with strong quality record
* Opportunity to shape and improve hygiene standards across the site
* Supportive, collaborative management team
Sound like you?
Apply now and help keep one of the UK's busiest bakeries running safely, cleanly and to the highest possible standard