We are seeking a Night Hygiene Manager to oversee and manage the hygiene operations within our busy frozen food packing facility in Ledbury. This role is critical in ensuring our production environment complies with the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will lead a small team of hygiene operatives to ensure all cleaning processes are executed effectively and efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, HACCP, COSHH).
• Experience in managing and developing a team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualifications in food safety or hygiene (e.g., Level 3/4 Food Safety, IOSH, or NEBOSH) (Desirable)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement techniques. (Desirable)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and motivate a team of night hygiene operatives, ensuring adequate staff coverage and performance.
• Provide training and development opportunities to the team to ensure high standards of work.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including BRCGS standards, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Perform regular audits and inspections to verify cleaning processes meet internal and external standards.
• Liaise with other departments, including Quality Assurance and Production, to address hygiene-related issues promptly.
• Monitor cleaning equipment and chemical supplies, ensuring they are used correctly and maintained.
• Identify and implement improvements in cleaning processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of hygiene activities, including daily cleaning logs, inspection reports, and audit results.
• Ensure all hygiene activities are conducted safely, adhering to health and safety policies.
• Provide training and guidance on the correct use of cleaning chemicals and PPE.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED HYGIENE PROFESSIONAL TO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN A LEADING FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITY.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ledbury HR8 2JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NM