Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Night Hygiene Manager to lead and oversee hygiene operations across a large, high-end food production and retail environment. Working during night shifts, the role is responsible for ensuring all hygiene activities meet the highest food safety, quality, and compliance standards, enabling a safe and efficient start to daytime operations.
This position plays a critical role in maintaining brand reputation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within a premium food business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and motivate the night hygiene team to deliver effective and consistent cleaning standards
* Plan, organise, and monitor nightly hygiene schedules to ensure all areas are cleaned, sanitised, and ready for production or retail use
* Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, internal standards, and audit requirements (e.g. BRC, SALSA, EHO expectations)
* Conduct hygiene inspections, verify cleaning effectiveness, and address any non-conformances
* Manage hygiene chemicals, equipment, and consumables, ensuring correct use and safe storage
* Train and develop hygiene operatives, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
* Liaise with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational needs
* Maintain accurate hygiene records, reports, and documentation
* Drive a strong food safety and hygiene culture across the site during night operations
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in a Hygiene Manager or Senior Hygiene Supervisor role within food manufacturing, food retail, or hospitality
* Strong knowledge of food safety standards, cleaning validation, and hygiene best practice
* Confident people manager with the ability to lead teams during night shifts
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-standards environment
* Good communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
* Flexible and reliable, with experience working night shifts preferred