Hygiene Compliance Manager

Premier Foods Plc; Moreton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company in Moreton is seeking a Hygiene Compliance Manager to lead sanitation activities and ensure food safety compliance. The ideal candidate will possess leadership experience in food manufacturing and a thorough understanding of hygiene standards. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £50,000 per annum along with comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme, extensive leave, and more.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards and Discount website

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Hygiene Compliance Manager or similar role in food manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of hygiene zoning and sanitation schedules.
• Strong practical knowledge of Health & Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead train and manage the hygiene team.
• Design and improve sanitation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage the pest control programme.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

CIP systems

Job description

Overview

Date: 15 Oct 2025

Location: Moreton (Wirral), GB

Job title: Hygiene Compliance Manager

Location: Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH46 1PR

Working Hours: Monday to Friday Days - 39hrs

Premier Foods mission statement is Enriching Life Through Food; be a part of the friendly team working towards this and contribute to the success of a business that has a history of producing big brands familiar to most households. Here at Moreton, we are proud to be “Home of the Cadbury Mini Roll”, producing over 4 million every year!

The main purpose of the role

The main purpose of the role is to support and assist the Site Technical Manager in providing the Bakery with hygiene compliance. With responsibility for leading all sanitation and hygiene activities within the food manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities

• To lead train and manage the hygiene team, ensuring all personnel are knowledgeable about and adhere to cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Design, implement and continuously improve sanitation schedules and SOPs for all production areas and equipment.
• Implement and maintain a hygiene zoning programme involving the movement of personnel, materials and equipment.
• To ensure the bakery is continuously audit ready.
• Ensure compliance with retailer requirements in regards to hygiene and food safety standards.
• Oversee and manage the pest control programme, ensuring its effectiveness in maintaining a pest-free environment.

What we offer

• Experience as a Hygiene Compliance Manager or similar leadership role within the food manufacturing industry.
• In depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of both implementing and maintaining hygiene zoning, sanitation schedules, CIP systems.
• Proven experience in auditing and implementing and managing microbiological verification programmes.
• Strong understanding of hygienic design principles.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills along with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong practical knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH and ALARP principles.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary circa £50,000 per annum
• Up to a 7.5% contributory pension scheme, complete with life assurance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 10 more days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards and Discount website
• Free on-site parking

About Premier Foods

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.