Food Hygiene Contract Manager

Company: Mitie
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Location: Carlisle
Job Description:

Join Mitie – the future of high performing places.

ROLE: Contract Manager – Food Hygiene

HOURS: HOURS: 40 Hours. The team operate a 24 hour 7 days a week rota aligned with site production so a mixed shift pattern may apply

LOCATION: Carlisle

Job Overview

Mitie have a brand new opportunity for a driven management professional to support and lead our on-site Hygiene team, ensuring the highest quality services are completed for client satisfaction in the cleaning and hygiene services.

Main Duties

  • Maintain and audit the key operational documentation, e.g. Cleaning schedules (daily and periodic), Cleaning Risk Assessments, Cleaning Instruction Cards, Training Records etc.
  • Oversee training requirements of service and supervisory staff, conduct training support to cover training and development needs.
  • Lead the team, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and in a safe manner
  • To ensure all aspects of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standard.
  • To conduct compliance audits, inspections of internal hygiene standards.
  • Be flexible and willing to adapt to changes in emphasis, or aspects of, the regional business requirements.
  • Ensure operation of the contract and one-off work is in line with the company procedures and be responsible for the associated company assets and facilities
  • To manage the hygiene hours and ensure all expenditure is authorised and recorded.

What we are looking for

  • Motivated, adaptable and driven personality.
  • Experience working in a Food Manufacturing / Food Hygiene background/ FMCG.
  • Desirable Level 3 Food Safety Qualification.
  • Proven ability to manage large, high-volume staff operations.
  • Client-Facing Experience.
  • Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
  • Experience of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and customer audits.
  • Strong communication skills and experienced in using Microsoft Office packages.

Posted: April 3rd, 2026