We are working with an established food manufacturer that supplies a wide range of products to UK retailers. Due to growth and product demand we are supporting them with the appointment of a Hygiene Supervisor to oversee cleaning and hygiene operations within a their fast paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance across the site while leading and supporting the hygiene team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining hygiene standards, supporting audits, and ensuring cleaning activities are carried out safely and effectively. On offer £33,000 - £37,000 doe 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Working day shift 5 days out of 7 Key Responsibilities Supervise daily hygiene operations and allocate tasks in line with cleaning schedules. Lead and support hygiene operatives to ensure standards are consistently achieved. Monitor cleaning activities across production areas, facilities and external areas. Conduct hygiene inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Manage pest control checks and support improvement initiatives across the site. Ensure cleaning documentation and records are completed accurately. Maintain correct handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and ensure PPE is used appropriately. Support production teams during equipment cleaning and shutdown activities. Assist with preparation for internal, external and customer audits. Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with site health and safety policies. Report hazards, accidents or near misses and support investigations where required. Ensure cleaning equipment and machinery are maintained and any faults are reported. Skills & Experience Previous experience in a hygiene or sanitation role within a manufacturing or food production environment. Experience supervising or leading a team. Good understanding of cleaning processes, chemicals and COSHH requirements. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively. Basic IT skills and ability to complete reports and documentation. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
We are working with an established food manufacturer that supplies a wide range of products to UK retailers. Due to growth and product demand we are supporting them with the appointment of a Hygiene Supervisor to oversee cleaning and hygiene operations within a their fast paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance across the site while leading and supporting the hygiene team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining hygiene standards, supporting audits, and ensuring cleaning activities are carried out safely and effectively. On offer £33,000 - £37,000 doe 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Working day shift 5 days out of 7 Key Responsibilities Supervise daily hygiene operations and allocate tasks in line with cleaning schedules. Lead and support hygiene operatives to ensure standards are consistently achieved. Monitor cleaning activities across production areas, facilities and external areas. Conduct hygiene inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Manage pest control checks and support improvement initiatives across the site. Ensure cleaning documentation and records are completed accurately. Maintain correct handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and ensure PPE is used appropriately. Support production teams during equipment cleaning and shutdown activities. Assist with preparation for internal, external and customer audits. Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with site health and safety policies. Report hazards, accidents or near misses and support investigations where required. Ensure cleaning equipment and machinery are maintained and any faults are reported. Skills & Experience Previous experience in a hygiene or sanitation role within a manufacturing or food production environment. Experience supervising or leading a team. Good understanding of cleaning processes, chemicals and COSHH requirements. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively. Basic IT skills and ability to complete reports and documentation. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager on a 6-12m fixed term contract to support the Technical Manager in maintaining high food safety, quality and compliance standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring site quality systems are maintained, audits are successfully delivered, and food safety standards are consistently achieved across operations. On offer Salary is £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Working Monday - Friday days. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality management systems. Assist in managing HACCP, hygiene standards, and compliance with industry regulations. Conduct internal audits and support external and customer audits. Investigate non-conformances and complaints, implementing corrective and preventative actions. Ensure effective traceability processes and product release procedures are followed. Monitor quality KPIs and support continuous improvement activities. Provide guidance and support to production teams on food safety and quality standards. Deputise for the Quality Manager when required. About You Experience in a quality or technical role within food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems. Experience with internal audits and quality management systems (e.g. BRC or ISO standards). Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is desirable. This is a great opportunity for a quality professional looking to make an immediate impact in a dynamic production environment.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager on a 6-12m fixed term contract to support the Technical Manager in maintaining high food safety, quality and compliance standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring site quality systems are maintained, audits are successfully delivered, and food safety standards are consistently achieved across operations. On offer Salary is £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Working Monday - Friday days. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality management systems. Assist in managing HACCP, hygiene standards, and compliance with industry regulations. Conduct internal audits and support external and customer audits. Investigate non-conformances and complaints, implementing corrective and preventative actions. Ensure effective traceability processes and product release procedures are followed. Monitor quality KPIs and support continuous improvement activities. Provide guidance and support to production teams on food safety and quality standards. Deputise for the Quality Manager when required. About You Experience in a quality or technical role within food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems. Experience with internal audits and quality management systems (e.g. BRC or ISO standards). Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is desirable. This is a great opportunity for a quality professional looking to make an immediate impact in a dynamic production environment.
We re currently working with a well-established food manufacturer that is looking to strengthen its Technical & Quality team with the appointment of a Quality Auditor. You ll play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest standards while working closely with production and other departments to maintain compliance across the site. On offer Salary is £32,000 - £37,500 depending on experience Enhanced holidays and company pension Working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern The Role As Quality Auditor, you will support the Technical team by monitoring food safety and quality standards across production, ensuring products meet both internal and customer specifications. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out product quality checks, including measurements, visual inspections and sensory assessments Supporting the positive release process for finished products Conducting internal audits across GMP, hygiene, allergen and traceability systems. Investigating non-conformances, complaints and quality issues, identifying root causes and corrective actions Monitoring production paperwork and food safety records including CCP and OPRP checks Carrying out technical testing such as pH testing, ATP swabs and microbiological sampling Supporting product trials and development projects Working closely with production teams to drive quality improvements Producing quality reports and analysing technical data What We re Looking For We re looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining high quality standards. Key requirements include: Experience in a similar role within food manufacturing Good understanding of BRC, GMP and food safety standards Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across departments Good IT skills (Excel, Word, reporting) A Food Science degree or similar qualification would be beneficial but is not essential. Why Apply? Join a well-established and growing food manufacturer Opportunity to work within a supportive technical team Exposure to continuous improvement and product development projects Excellent opportunity to develop your career within food manufacturing
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
We re currently working with a well-established food manufacturer that is looking to strengthen its Technical & Quality team with the appointment of a Quality Auditor. You ll play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest standards while working closely with production and other departments to maintain compliance across the site. On offer Salary is £32,000 - £37,500 depending on experience Enhanced holidays and company pension Working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern The Role As Quality Auditor, you will support the Technical team by monitoring food safety and quality standards across production, ensuring products meet both internal and customer specifications. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out product quality checks, including measurements, visual inspections and sensory assessments Supporting the positive release process for finished products Conducting internal audits across GMP, hygiene, allergen and traceability systems. Investigating non-conformances, complaints and quality issues, identifying root causes and corrective actions Monitoring production paperwork and food safety records including CCP and OPRP checks Carrying out technical testing such as pH testing, ATP swabs and microbiological sampling Supporting product trials and development projects Working closely with production teams to drive quality improvements Producing quality reports and analysing technical data What We re Looking For We re looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining high quality standards. Key requirements include: Experience in a similar role within food manufacturing Good understanding of BRC, GMP and food safety standards Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across departments Good IT skills (Excel, Word, reporting) A Food Science degree or similar qualification would be beneficial but is not essential. Why Apply? Join a well-established and growing food manufacturer Opportunity to work within a supportive technical team Exposure to continuous improvement and product development projects Excellent opportunity to develop your career within food manufacturing
Here at Alexander Steele Recruitment, we continue to work with an excellent food manufacturer who are looking to bring in an Interim Assistant Hygiene Manager on a 6-12 month contract to support site hygiene operations and maintain exceptional standards across the facility. This is a key role within the technical team, responsible for ensuring the site maintains high levels of hygiene, environmental compliance and operational standards. The successful candidate will support the leadership of the hygiene team and play an important role in preparing the site for external audits and inspections. On offer Salary is £40,000 to £45,000 doe 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Working Monday to Friday days Key Responsibilities Support the management of site hygiene operations, ensuring cleaning activities meet required standards and operational targets. Lead and supervise the hygiene team, including temporary staff, ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently. Promote a strong culture of health, safety and hygiene across the site. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cleaning processes, efficiency and environmental performance. Ensure waste management processes are compliant with current legislation and environmental standards. Work closely with pest control contractors, following up and closing actions where required. Support site readiness for external audits, including BRC and customer standards. Manage labour planning within the hygiene team to ensure adequate coverage for operational requirements. Maintain accurate documentation relating to environmental and hygiene management systems. Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure hygiene standards are consistently maintained. About You Previous experience in a hygiene or sanitation management role within food manufacturing or FMCG. Strong knowledge of hygiene standards, food safety requirements and cleaning procedures. Experience managing teams and coordinating labour within an operational environment. Good understanding of HACCP, COSHH and environmental compliance requirements. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive improvements within a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hygiene professional to join a well-established manufacturer and make a real impact on site standards and operational performance.
Mar 20, 2026
Full time
Here at Alexander Steele Recruitment, we continue to work with an excellent food manufacturer who are looking to bring in an Interim Assistant Hygiene Manager on a 6-12 month contract to support site hygiene operations and maintain exceptional standards across the facility. This is a key role within the technical team, responsible for ensuring the site maintains high levels of hygiene, environmental compliance and operational standards. The successful candidate will support the leadership of the hygiene team and play an important role in preparing the site for external audits and inspections. On offer Salary is £40,000 to £45,000 doe 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Working Monday to Friday days Key Responsibilities Support the management of site hygiene operations, ensuring cleaning activities meet required standards and operational targets. Lead and supervise the hygiene team, including temporary staff, ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently. Promote a strong culture of health, safety and hygiene across the site. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cleaning processes, efficiency and environmental performance. Ensure waste management processes are compliant with current legislation and environmental standards. Work closely with pest control contractors, following up and closing actions where required. Support site readiness for external audits, including BRC and customer standards. Manage labour planning within the hygiene team to ensure adequate coverage for operational requirements. Maintain accurate documentation relating to environmental and hygiene management systems. Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure hygiene standards are consistently maintained. About You Previous experience in a hygiene or sanitation management role within food manufacturing or FMCG. Strong knowledge of hygiene standards, food safety requirements and cleaning procedures. Experience managing teams and coordinating labour within an operational environment. Good understanding of HACCP, COSHH and environmental compliance requirements. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive improvements within a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hygiene professional to join a well-established manufacturer and make a real impact on site standards and operational performance.
