We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hygiene Manager to join our team at Bakkavor. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all hygiene standards are maintained and developed to the required high standard.

• Drive and implement significant change and improvement in cleaning efficiency and effectiveness
• Responsible for the Hygiene management team to deliver hygiene sustainability through effective coaching of the team
• Coordinate the hygiene strategy across the site and plan up to 6 months ahead
• Host customer visits and vendor liaison
• Enhance the health and safety culture across the site
• Management and achievement of KPI's across the site
• Lead and initiate robust investigations in respect of microbiological improvement
• Accountability for staff Training, Development and Wellbeing in the department
• Employ effective root cause analysis to drive SMART actions, leading to improved results
• Communication of Hygiene Performance and Plans with other supporting functions eg Engineering - in order to achieve best performance and outcomes
• Manage the labour and cleaning/chemicals budget as well as forecasting future
• Site lead for interim cleaning standards

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Experience of managing and motivating teams
• A logical and clear thinking approach, particularly under pressure
• Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal, written and presentations)
• Able to demonstrate the Bakkavor values
• Must be adaptable and flexible to working hours and areas
• Experience of working in hygiene in a manufacturing environment
• COSHH

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

• Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
• Short Term Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• MyBargains Discount Platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free Independent Mortgage Advice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
• Private Medical Insurance (employee & family cover)
• Cash allowance (car)
• Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions