Hygiene Manager

  • Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd
  • Carlisle, Cumbria
  • Jan 22, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Hygiene Manager to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

We are looking for a Hygiene Manager who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

The Hygiene Manager, will be responsible for:

  • Maintain and audit the key operational documentation, e.g. Cleaning schedules (daily and periodic), Cleaning Risk Assessments, Cleaning Instruction Cards, Training Records etc.
  • Oversee training requirements of service and supervisory staff, conduct training support to cover training and development needs.
  • Lead the team, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and in a safe manner
  • To ensure all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard.
  • To conduct compliance audits, inspections of internal hygiene standards.
  • Be flexible and willing to adapt to changes in emphasis, or aspects of, the regional business requirements.
  • Ensure operation of the contract and one-off work is in line with the company procedures and be responsible for the associated company assets and facilities
  • To manage the hygiene hours and ensure all expenditure is authorised and recorded.

To be successful for this Hygiene Manager role you must have:

  • Experience working in a Food Manufacturing / Food Hygiene background/ FMCG.
  • Desirable Level 3 Food Safety Qualification.
  • Proven ability to manage large, high-volume staff operations.
  • Client-Facing Experience.
  • Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
  • Experience of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and customer audits.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Hygiene Manager role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.