Hygiene Manager (Nights) Job at Croydon SE Full Time NEW

Hygiene Manager (Nights) Join Our Technical team at The Compleat Food Group! Were excited to offer an excellent opportunity for Hygiene Manager to join our dedicated technical team at Harvey & Brockless in London. About The Compleat Food Group At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, were on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. Were home to some of the UKs most exciting and loved food brands, including Walls Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, were a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UKs major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, were united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners. Working Hours: Monday Friday: 8pm 5am Location: London – Battersea Salary: £50,000 per annum DOE Job Purpose: The role is responsible for ensuring that all factory equipment and the production environment are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with business and customer codes of practice. The position works collaboratively within a team structure and closely with the Operations, Technical, and Engineering departments to ensure hygiene standards are consistently maintained and continuously improved where applicable. Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective hygiene management across the factory, including cleaning systems, schedules, procedures, and correct chemical usage.
• Maintain IOSH or NEBOSH certification and conduct Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and COSHH assessments, ensuring full compliance and up-to-date documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, including SOPs, Codes of Practice, Food Manufacturing Standards, and BRCGS requirements.
• Monitor microbiological standards and trends, applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to investigate and resolve adverse results.
• Maintain accurate departmental documentation and reporting, ensuring alignment with customer and internal requirements.
• Promote cross-department collaboration with Operations, Technical, and Engineering to improve operational efficiency and address issues such as water ingress and equipment damage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Food Science graduate (or related field)
• Advanced Food Hygiene certified
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience in food hygiene

Benefits:

• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunitys employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process. Recruitment Agencies: We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. xhkmmrq We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you. REF-228 857