Hygiene Manager
Leeds outskirts, West Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 + benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (flexibility required)
The company is based between York and Leeds, commutable from North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Castleford, Wakefield, Pontefract, Wetherby, Garforth, Tadcaster, Malton,
The Opportunity
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Hygiene Manager to take ownership of hygiene standards across a fast-paced food manufacturing site. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all areas of the factory—both equipment and environment—are maintained to the highest possible standards, meeting all regulatory, customer, and audit requirements
You will act as the site subject matter expert for hygiene, driving continuous improvement and leading a team to deliver audit-ready performance at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, manage, and develop a hygiene team across multiple shifts
Oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and absence planning
Coach operational and hygiene teams on best practice cleaning methodologies
Drive a strong culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Hygiene & Compliance
Ensure all cleaning schedules are completed effectively and to the required standard
Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and COSHH regulations
Manage hygiene documentation, including SOPs, risk assessments, and cleaning instructions (CICs)
Ensure machinery is safely cleaned, signed off, and ready for production use
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions within agreed timelines
Audits, Safety & Standards
Support internal and external audits, including unannounced customer audits
Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all incidents are reported and investigated
Work cross-functionally to continuously improve hygiene standards
Manage pest control processes and contractors, driving improvements year on year
Chemical & Cleaning Management
Control and monitor chemical usage, ensuring correct application and safe handling
Maintain COSHH systems, PPE compliance, and chemical titration processes
Build strong relationships with chemical and hygiene suppliers
Ensure correct tools, equipment, and stock levels are always available
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve hygiene processes, efficiency, and cost control
Manage budgets relating to labour, chemicals, and consumables
Implement and review hygiene systems and procedures to enhance performance
About You
Experience
Proven experience in a Hygiene Manager (or similar) role within food manufacturing
Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and COSHH requirements
Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
Experience supporting audits and working with regulatory bodies (desirable)
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Ability to prioritise, plan, and meet deadlines
Confident using Microsoft Office and managing documentation
Passionate about hygiene standards and continuous
Qualifications
Hygiene, Food Safety, or COSHH-related training (or equivalent experience)
Retail/customer hygiene accreditation (desirable)
Benefits
Competitive salary £50,000)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Access to salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. electric car, cycle to work)
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you can make a real impact on site performance, culture, and compliance. You’ll be joining a growing, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly influence quality, safety, and operational success.
If you would like to apply for the role of Hygiene Manager then please email your CV to
Closing date is 12.07.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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