Night Hygiene Lead — Food Factory Excellence in Manchester

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Hygiene Manager to join our team at Agrial Fresh Produce in Wigan, WN5 0LB. The role involves leading and managing the Night Hygiene team to ensure that the factory is clean and ready for food production ensuring that the highest food safety criteria is met. The role will work with the management team to ensure products meet the required food safety, integrity, legal and quality standard and specifications by achieving high levels of hygiene and ensure all hygiene employees are trained.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 45 hours per week (with 1 hour unpaid lunch break), 22:00- 07:00

Pay: Up to £44772 per annum

Main Responsibilities

• Organise, manage and oversee the Night Hygiene Team to ensure adequate resources are deployed to deliver completion of hygiene schedules in accordance with procedure and specification.
• Provide direction, motivation and support through management and leadership to all team members.
• Monitor the Night Hygiene Team to ensure they comply with procedures in line with the Quality Manual, HACCP system and chemical handling.
• Audit progress at end of shift to ensure all plant and equipment is ready and prepared for production and that all required paperwork is completed correctly and accurately in a timely manner.
• Manage the departmental budget to ensure the department performs within budget constraints.
• Monitor and maintain the supply of cleaning materials, ensuring all protective clothing and equipment is provided to the team.
• Liaise with suppliers to optimise chemical cleaning and equipment.
• Keep abreast of customer guidelines on chemicals/equipment and stay ahead of the competition in the use of innovative products.
• Co-ordinate with the Engineering Team to support the upkeep and maintenance of all equipment.
• Identify and resolve routine equipment issues or defects within defined guidelines, escalating immediately when required in line with procedure.
• Support with the planning of preventative maintenance to ensure minimal disruption to hygiene schedules.
• Manage and oversee sickness absence including return to work interview and address disciplinary and grievance issues with guidance from HR.
• Challenge any underperformance through positive support, coaching, additional training when necessary, initiating formal action in accordance with procedure and guidance from HR when required.
• Ownership of all recruitment within the Night Hygiene Team in accordance with the recruitment process.
• Be responsible for temporary workers.
• Evaluate the performance of the team using the Company’s appraisal system, including personal development plans.
• Ensure the team are trained and competent in all tasks set and ongoing training needs are identified and skills and knowledge enhanced.
• Develop relationships and work alongside other departments with regards to hygiene standards across and between shifts to ensure optimum performance is achieved.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of audits/visits, ensure the team are clear on what is required of them and present documentation to support the hygiene operations.
• Respond to any audit report, corrective action summaries to ensure work is carried out to an agreed timescale and manner.

Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience of hygiene cleaning with demonstrable knowledge of leading and developing a team.
• Level 3 Food Safety, IOSH Health and Safety and Chemical Handling qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP and COSHH controls.
• Confidently lead and manage people and individuals using exceptional management skills being both approachable and credible.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally to influence high standards of service and delivery.
• Make quick confident decisions whilst under pressure.

What You Will Get In Return

• An annual/hourly salary of up to £44772, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business.
• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
• Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, as well as access to a free physio and our on-site Occupational health nurse.

About Us

Agrial Fresh Produce is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. Agrial has operations across 11 countries, with 100 industrial sites, and a 2024 turnover of €7.1bn across 5 food divisions.

Agrial Fresh Produce processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's well-known retailers and restaurants. We are based on Martland Park Industrial Estate, which is ideal for travel on the M61, M6 and M62.

Next Steps

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!

Please apply directly at Agrial Fresh Produce. Agrial Fresh Produce reserves the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff.