Assistant Hygiene Manager
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 August 2025 |
| Location: | B98 0RE |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 79274 |
Summary
Assistant Hygiene Manager £38,000 (per annum)
Job Purpose:To support the Site Hygiene Manager in leading and coordinating hygiene operations across all areas of a seafood production facility. The Assistant Hygiene Manager ensures cleaning standards meet food safety, customer, and company requirements while promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in the day-to-day management of the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to standard and on time.
-Ensure compliance with site hygiene schedules, Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
-Support the delivery of hygiene training for operatives, including CIC sign-offs and refresher training.
-Monitor hygiene standards across high-risk and low-risk areas and assist with internal audits and corrective actions.
-Maintain accurate hygiene documentation and assist with audit preparation for customers and regulatory bodies (e.g. BRC, M&S).
-Work closely with production, technical, and health & safety teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and hygiene best practices.
-Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high hygiene standards throughout the site.
Key Skills & Experience:
-Previous experience within food manufacturing setting is essential. Hygiene supervisory or leadership experience would be an advantage
-Good understanding of food safety standards, COSHH, and chemical handling.
-Ability to lead, motivate, and develop hygiene operatives and team leaders.
-Strong organisational and communication skills.
-Flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach
Job Purpose:To support the Site Hygiene Manager in leading and coordinating hygiene operations across all areas of a seafood production facility. The Assistant Hygiene Manager ensures cleaning standards meet food safety, customer, and company requirements while promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in the day-to-day management of the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to standard and on time.
-Ensure compliance with site hygiene schedules, Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
-Support the delivery of hygiene training for operatives, including CIC sign-offs and refresher training.
-Monitor hygiene standards across high-risk and low-risk areas and assist with internal audits and corrective actions.
-Maintain accurate hygiene documentation and assist with audit preparation for customers and regulatory bodies (e.g. BRC, M&S).
-Work closely with production, technical, and health & safety teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and hygiene best practices.
-Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high hygiene standards throughout the site.
Key Skills & Experience:
-Previous experience within food manufacturing setting is essential. Hygiene supervisory or leadership experience would be an advantage
-Good understanding of food safety standards, COSHH, and chemical handling.
-Ability to lead, motivate, and develop hygiene operatives and team leaders.
-Strong organisational and communication skills.
-Flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach