Hygiene Manager

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Night Hygiene Manager to join our dynamic team at Noble Foods. This crucial role involves leading the hygiene operations on-site during the night shift, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining our reputation for quality and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and ensure the delivery of high standards of hygiene, health and safety, and technical compliance to meet both customer and audit requirements.

* Manage, motivate, and develop a team of Hygiene Operatives, ensuring optimal performance and high levels of engagement. Take a hands-on approach to provide guidance and support as needed.

* Drive and implement improvements to processes, procedures, and hygiene practices. Focus on enhancing visual and microbial standards throughout the factory.

* Support in auditing processes, conducting hygiene audits, and ensuring that the site remains “audit-ready” at all times. Ensure hygiene activities are compliant with food safety regulations and customer specifications.

* Be an active member of HACCP/VACCP teams

* Ensure all staff are fully trained on hygiene processes, chemical handling, and food safety regulations. Maintain accurate training records and identify opportunities for continuous learning.

* Oversee the management of cleaning chemicals and equipment, ensuring stock levels are maintained and safe usage is monitored.

* Work closely with site management, engineering, and technical teams to implement improvements and ensure the hygiene management plan is followed

About You:

* To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

* IOSH Managing Safely

* Food Safety Level 3 (minimum Level 2)

* HACCP Level 3

* COSHH Trained

* Manual Handling & Safe Systems of Work knowledge

* Accident Investigation experience

* Experience in managing hygiene teams within a food manufacturing environment

* Familiarity with cleaning processes, food safety regulations, and chemical handling

* Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and engage teams

* Knowledge of the principles of food manufacturing in high-risk/low-risk/low-care environments

Why Join Us?

At Noble Foods we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive, and innovative work culture. As a Night Hygiene Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety, contributing directly to the success and reputation of our operations.

We offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits package including Pension, Perkbox, free product & more!

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* A chance to make a real impact within a growing and evolving company

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about food safety, hygiene management, and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you