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Site Hygiene ManagerSalary:Competitive salaryBenefits:Company share save scheme, Pension up to 8% matched, Life insurance up to 4x salaryLocation:Tilmanstone, KentWays of Working:Site basedHours of work:5 from 7, day shift, but some flex requiredContract Type:PermanentWhy Greencore?Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, were one of the UKs leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, were proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.Our site in Tilmanstone, near Dover, Kent, employs around 850 people and produces millions of bags of leafy salads and prepared vegetables for a dedicated customer. The site operates at a fast-paced, high-volume level.What youll be doingIn this busy and dynamic role, you will effectively manage the Hygiene team ensuring that all Hygiene standards are maintained and developed to the required high standard. These standards are reviewed regularly and where necessary challenged / changed.Role Accountabilities:Own, drive and implement significant change and improvement in cleaning efficiency and effectiveness. Responsible for the hygiene management team to deliver Bakkavor standard hygiene sustainability across the site through effective coaching of the teamOwn and deliver the hygiene strategy across the site with input from the SLT and planning up to 6 months aheadHost customer visits and vendor liaisonEnhance the health and safety culture across the siteManagement and achievement of KPIs across the siteLead robust end to end investigations in respect of microbiological improvementAccountable for staff training, development and wellbeing in the department, delivering year on year improvement to the employee engagement surveyEmploy effective root cause analysis to drive SMART actions, leading to improved resultsIn collaboration with other functions such as technical, operations and engineering, create, execute and communicate hygiene performance and plans in order to achieve best performance and outcomes.?Manage the labour and cleaning/chemicals budget as well as forecasting future.Site lead for interim cleaning standards.What were looking forExperience of managing and motivating teams in a hygiene / manufacturing environment.A logical and clear-thinking approach, particularly under pressure.Able to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills (verbal, written and presentations)Able to demonstrate the Bakkavor valuesMust be adaptable and flexible to working hours and areasExperience of working inCOSHHWere proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What youll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.#LI-RB1#CVLTPBN1_UKTJ