Hygiene Manager

Overview

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies. We bake the UK's most incredible biscuits and bring together two top UK biscuit manufacturers to create one integrated company. We are home to iconic brands including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger and Rocky, with eight bakeries across the UK and a workforce of approximately 4,000 colleagues. Our aim is to become the UK market leader while building an inclusive workplace that empowers people to grow and thrive.

Date: 6 Nov 2025

Location:

Blackpool, GB
Place of Work:
On-Site
Employee Shift: Monday - Friday

We understand that continuous learning and development are key to both professional and personal growth. We are committed to DEI and to creating a supportive environment where everyone can learn from each other and contribute to the business goals. We value authenticity, entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration.

About The Role:

We have a role for a Hygiene Manager to join our Blackpool Bakery team. As the Site Hygiene Manager, you will ensure that the hygienic status of the plant supports the high standards of FBC products.

• Define, implement, and maintain cleaning schedules and records across the Bakery
• Provide direction and support to the Hygiene Team and Operation Teams
• Work with Operations and Plant Planning teams to ensure cleaning processes are included during planning cycles
• Define pest control activities to guarantee appropriate sanitary conditions
• Support and guide hygiene culture improvement plans
• Identify latest techniques for hygiene and pest control practices
• Ensure facility compliance with relevant legislation, customer and partnership codes of practice and certification bodies
• Ensure all employees are appropriately trained, including new employees
• Interact with hygiene and related suppliers/contractors and set improvement plans
• Drive a continuous improvement approach to cleaning methods and standards across the Bakery
• Manage the hygiene budget within the Technical Department

• Proven experience in a similar Hygiene Manager role, ideally within FMCG
• Hold or working towards IOSH qualification
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification is preferred
• Experience delivering high hygiene standards across a site
• Passion for hygiene and technical safety
• Experience working with third-party support functions
• Experience collaborating with Health, Safety & Environment teams to ensure policies are followed and risks are identified, assessed, and controlled
• Ability to influence and engage with all levels within the organisation
• Prompt to act and deliver results in a short time span
• Self-motivated and autonomous
• Effective time management with the ability to multi-task
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills at all levels
• Flexibility with hours/days to meet business needs

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. We nurture curiosity and the natural abilities of our employees, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. Our diverse talents make our work environment multicultural, innovative and rewarding.