At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hygiene activities, ensuring compliance and safety in a dynamic bakery environment.
- Company: Join Allied Bakeries, a leader in the food industry with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, 33 days annual leave, and great retail discounts.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career development and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on hygiene standards while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail; food hygiene knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join us as Hygiene Coordinator. The Hygiene Coordinator is responsible for planning, directing and controlling all hygiene related activities. The role ensures safe working practices, compliance and driving hygiene standards by overseeing team safety, equipment isolation, chemical control and contractor management.
The role will be responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of our Plant Shutdowns, working closely with the Hygiene FLM to ensure compliance with site rules, HSE legislation, COSHH and hygiene standards.
An integral part of the site team, the Hygiene Coordinator will seek ways to improve systems and techniques, undertake ‘specialist tasks’ as appropriate and will provide guidance, support and training to other members of the Hygiene team.
Key Accountabilities
- Control of day to day and shutdown activity, ensuring that all appropriate schedules/procedures are in place and adhered to.
- Identify and plan the training and development needs of the Hygiene team, including the delivery of shift briefings and feedback.
- Develop defined working practices to deliver continuous improvement in environmental hygiene and regular validation of cleaning practices, including mould control.
- Coordination of all on-site waste removal.
- Control and management of Hygiene contractors, including liaison with pest control.
- Supervise Hygiene activities ensuring that objectives are carried out in a safe manner working within Safe Systems of Work and COSHH, as well as working with the team to further develop safe systems.
- Organise high level, in-depth cleaning.
The Right Person
The ideal candidate will be PC literate and have excellent overall administration skills. Experience in a customer facing role with a focus on standards would be advantageous. The role requires someone who can work on their own initiative and encourage and motivate others. You must have strong organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to prioritise. An intermediate level Food Hygiene qualification is desirable but not essential, as well as previous experience within an FMCG environment. Experience of Chemical Safety and Pest Control. IOSH Managing Safely would be advantageous. Competent Microsoft User.
Why Join Us?
- Career Development: Ongoing leadership training, mentoring and cross-functional exposure.
- 33 Days Annual Leave: To recharge and unwind.
- Family-Friendly & Flexible Working: We support work-life balance.
- Retail Discounts: Save at Tesco, M&S, Currys and more.
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme: Sustainable travel options.
- Private Health Care & Health Care Cash Plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Up to 10% Employer Pension Contribution.
- Charitable Giving via payroll deductions.
Hygiene & Compliance Lead - Flexible Hours + Benefits in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Hovis Bakeries
At Hovis Bakeries, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With flexible working hours, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, and a commitment to career growth through ongoing training and mentoring, our Newcastle Under Lyme location provides a dynamic environment where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in hygiene and compliance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
