Hygiene Manager

Location:

Wigan

Industry:

Manufacturing and Production

Contact Name:

Patrycja Soltysiak

Contact Email:

pat@jellytechnical.com

Contact Phone:

01283 240843

Date Published:

09-Jun-2026

Hygiene Manager (Nights)

Food Manufacturing

North West

Up to £44,772

Monday to Friday Nights (22:00 – 07:00)

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for a Night Hygiene Manager to join a fast-paced production site within a well-established and growing business supplying major UK retailers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hygiene Manager or Supervisor ready to step up, to take ownership of a night hygiene function within a business that values high standards, team development and continuous improvement. Alongside a competitive salary on offer is an enhanced support package:

  • Bonus Scheme
  • Enhanced pension
  • Life assurance (x3)
  • Private healthcare
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave days (up to 2 working weeks)
  • Ongoing training and development programs

As a Hygiene Manager your key responsibilities include:

  • Lead, organise and manage the Night Hygiene Team to ensure all cleaning schedules are completed to required standards
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards including HACCP, COSHH and internal quality procedures
  • Carry out audits and end-of-shift checks to ensure the site is ready for production
  • Manage hygiene budgets and control stock levels of cleaning materials and PPE
  • Work closely with engineering to support maintenance and minimise disruption to hygiene schedules
  • Lead, coach and develop the hygiene team, addressing performance, training and engagement
  • Manage absence, conduct return-to-work interviews and support HR processes where required
  • Take ownership of recruitment and on-boarding within the hygiene team
  • Support site audits and ensure corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive hygiene standards and food safety culture across site

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience within a food manufacturing environment (minimum 3 years preferred)
  • Proven experience leading or supervising hygiene teams
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH
  • Relevant qualifications (Level 3 Food Safety, IOSH or equivalent desirable)
  • Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills with a proactive, hands-on approach

What You’ll Get:

  • Salary up to £44,772 plus bonus scheme
  • Life assurance (3x salary)
  • Employee assistance programme & healthcare support
  • Generous annual leave plus option to purchase additional days
  • Access to discounts, wellbeing initiatives and financial support schemes
  • Ongoing training and development, including funded qualifications
  • Recognition schemes and employee engagement initiatives

Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.

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