Contract Support Manager (Hygiene)

We are recruiting for a Contract Support Manager to lead and support our on-site Hygiene Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality cleaning and hygiene services within a food manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role for a professional who understands compliance, people management, and operational excellence — and can lead from the front to drive outstanding client satisfaction. 📍 Location Genesis Way, Healing, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU 📅 Contract Details * Start Date: Immediate * Duration: 12 weeks * Days: Monday – Sunday (rota-based) * Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm 💷 Pay Rate £23.07 per hour (Standard) £29.00 Umbrella 🎯 Role Purpose To manage, support, and lead the on-site Hygiene operation, ensuring all hygiene services are delivered to the highest standard in line with BRC Food Safety Standards, customer Codes of Practice, and Health & Safety regulations. 🔧 Key Responsibilities * Ensure all hygiene services are delivered and maintained to the required standards * Manage hygiene hours and ensure all expenditure is authorised and accurately recorded * Develop and maintain detailed cleaning instructions, schedules, and cleaning risk assessments in line with BRC standards * Conduct internal compliance audits and hygiene inspections * Manage hygiene chemicals, dosing equipment, and carry out chemical titration checks * Champion a strong Health & Safety culture across the site * Participate in microbiological investigations and improvement projects to enhance hygiene standards * Deliver training and awareness to hygiene and waste-handling staff * Attend regular operational catch-ups and monthly KPI meetings * Lead, motivate, and collaborate with a diverse on-site workforce ✅ What We’re Looking For * Minimum Level 3 Food Safety Qualification (Level 4 desirable) * Proven experience in a senior hygiene management role within food or FMCG manufacturing * Strong working knowledge of HACCP * Health & Safety Level 3 Qualification * Demonstrated leadership and people management experience * Experience preparing for and leading BRC and customer audits * Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead teams