Job Title: Hygiene Manager
Location: Linton
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Night Shift - 9.30pm – 6am Monday to Friday
Purpose / Added Value
Lead and manage a team of night and day shift cleaners, ensuring all operational and facility areas are maintained to the highest industry standards. This role requires strict adherence to health and safety processes and procedures while fostering collaboration across all departments.
Key Accountabilities
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Ensure compliance with all technical and hygiene requirements.
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Maintain accurate records for audit purposes.
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Manage and develop the hygiene team effectively.
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Oversee the site’s relationship with chemical suppliers.
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Host and lead hygiene audits and visits.
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Manage hygiene budgets.
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Communicate hygiene-related matters across relevant departments.
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Take ownership of non-conformances and proactively resolve potential issues.
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Promote a culture of quality and food safety awareness, leading by example.
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Encourage staff to report quality or food safety issues, reward proactive reporting, and provide feedback on corrective actions.
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Support food safety and quality management systems through HACCP participation, audits, and maintaining “audit-ready” status.
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Attend OPEX tier meetings or delegate when necessary; contribute to departmental and site improvement plans.
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Sign and annually review the Linton Quality and Food Safety Contract.
Skills & Knowledge
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Proven experience in a similar hygiene management role.
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Strong understanding of BRC standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
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Commitment to continuous improvement.
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Excellent team management and communication skills.
Qualifications
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Relevant degree or equivalent demonstrating technical awareness.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
