Hygiene Section Manager

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About the Role:

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our site hygiene across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Hygiene Section Manager to join our Production Team, based at our Scropton site near Hatton, Derbyshire.

The role is factory and office based, so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf-life products where hygiene standards are critical.

As Hygiene Section Manager you’ll be leading and supporting the Hygiene team who work in shifts to cover factory requirements. The teams core hours are from 16:00 – 06:00 Monday – Saturday.

This role would be contracted to 40 hours per week and require some flexibility in shift start times to manage the entire team effectively.

What will your key responsibilities as Hygiene Section Manager include?

• Managing hygiene, co-ordinating team activities and maintaining audit ready hygiene standards at all times.
• Managing and providing training and development for the team.
• Ensuring all elements of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standards.
• Maintaining detailed cleaning instructions and schedules for hygiene activity.
• Conduct COSHH assessments, risk assessments and documenting safe systems of work.
• Ordering and maintaining levels of cleaning chemicals and equipment through communication with external suppliers

• Knowledge of Hygiene from either a Hygiene or Production background, ideally within the food industry.
• Experience in a FMCG or fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management skills and confident with your ability to motivate teams.
• General understanding and interest in food hygiene and microbiology.
• A positive and pro-active attitude with the confidence to challenge when necessary.
• Hygiene qualifications and/or internal auditor qualifications would be desirable.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Hygiene Section Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• £32,000 - £45,000 per annum.
• 31 days annual leave.
• Company matched pension contributions of up to 6%.
• Company life assurance.
• Staff sales at hugely discounted prices.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.

*Ts & Cs apply

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP #TheAvaraWay

As Hygiene Section Manager you’ll be leading and supporting the Hygiene team who work in shifts to cover factory requirements. The teams core hours are from 16:00 – 06:00 Monday – Saturday.

This role would be contracted to 40 hours per week and require some flexibility in shift start times to manage the entire team effectively.

What will your key responsibilities as Hygiene Section Manager include?

• Managing hygiene, co-ordinating team activities and maintaining audit ready hygiene standards at all times.
• Managing and providing training and development for the team.
• Ensuring all elements of the hygiene service are carried out and maintained to the required standards.
• Maintaining detailed cleaning instructions and schedules for hygiene activity.
• Conduct COSHH assessments, risk assessments and documenting safe systems of work.
• Ordering and maintaining levels of cleaning chemicals and equipment through communication with external suppliers

• Knowledge of Hygiene from either a Hygiene or Production background, ideally within the food industry.
• Experience in a FMCG or fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management skills and confident with your ability to motivate teams.
• General understanding and interest in food hygiene and microbiology.
• A positive and pro-active attitude with the confidence to challenge when necessary.
• Hygiene qualifications and/or internal auditor qualifications would be desirable.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Hygiene Section Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• £32,000 - £45,000 per annum.
• 31 days annual leave.
• Company matched pension contributions of up to 6%.
• Company life assurance.
• Staff sales at hugely discounted prices.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.

*Ts & Cs apply

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

INDHP #TheAvaraWay