Gregory Walker Associates

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Night Hygiene Manager to lead and oversee hygiene operations across a large, high-end food production and retail environment. Working during night shifts, the role is responsible for ensuring all hygiene activities meet the highest food safety, quality, and compliance standards, enabling a safe and efficient start to daytime operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining brand reputation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within a premium food business. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and motivate the night hygiene team to deliver effective and consistent cleaning standards Plan, organise, and monitor nightly hygiene schedules to ensure all areas are cleaned, sanitised, and ready for production or retail use Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, internal standards, and audit requirements (e.g. BRC, SALSA, EHO expectations) Conduct hygiene inspections, verify cleaning effectiveness, and address any non-conformances Manage hygiene chemicals, equipment, and consumables, ensuring correct use and safe storage Train and develop hygiene operatives, promoting best practice and continuous improvement Liaise with production, engineering, and quality teams to support operational needs Maintain accurate hygiene records, reports, and documentation Drive a strong food safety and hygiene culture across the site during night operations Candidate Profile Proven experience in a Hygiene Manager or Senior Hygiene Supervisor role within food manufacturing, food retail, or hospitality Strong knowledge of food safety standards, cleaning validation, and hygiene best practice Confident people manager with the ability to lead teams during night shifts Highly organised with strong attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-standards environment Good communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally Flexible and reliable, with experience working night shifts preferred Next Steps If you have the skills and experience to deliver exceptional hygiene standards in a premium food environment, please submit your CV or contact the details below.

Overview We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing site in the Hamilton area to recruit a Compliance Improvement Lead. This position has been created to drive improvements in food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, ensuring consistent standards across the site. The business operates in a branded, fast-moving environment and is focused on building a proactive compliance culture rather than just audit-ready processes. This is a great opportunity for a technically capable individual who enjoys embedding improvements, influencing team behaviours, and seeing measurable impact. Responsibilities As Compliance Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for: Reviewing current compliance systems and implementing improvements to standardise processes Leading corrective and preventative actions following audits, incidents, or performance trends Supporting adherence to BRCGS and customer requirements through preparation and monitoring Collaborating with Technical, Operations, Hygiene, and Engineering teams to strengthen standards Identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement Coaching and mentoring teams to embed ownership of compliance and best practice Supporting internal audits, inspections, and compliance checks Promoting a positive culture of food safety and quality throughout the site This role is focused on driving continuous improvement rather than day-to-day quality assurance tasks. Candidate Profile We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: Experience in a compliance, technical, or quality improvement role within food manufacturing Solid understanding of food safety, regulatory requirements, and BRCGS standards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to compliance Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct line management authority The ideal candidate enjoys implementing lasting improvements, and balancing attention to detail with practical, site-facing solutions. Next Steps Apply direct, or reach out on the contacts below.