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