Hygiene Coordinator

About Allied Bakeries

Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods plc, is an international group with sales reaching £20.1 billion and 138,000 employees across 56 countries. ABF's UK Grocery division produces well-known brands such as Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Silver Spoon, and Kingsmill, known for its white, wholemeal, seeded loaves and bakery products including pancakes, crumpets, and hot cross buns.

We pride ourselves on having a passionate, fast-paced, and inclusive work culture, with a strong commitment to safety — particularly in our bakeries and depots, recognized for excellent safety records.

Our Grocery Service Centre near Liverpool coordinates various support activities for multiple ABF companies.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive Hygiene Coordinator for our Hovis Bakeries site in Newcastle Under Lyme. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm and is responsible for leading all hygiene-related activities. Key duties include planning, directing, and monitoring hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and managing team and contractor hygiene efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and shutdown hygiene operations, ensuring adherence to schedules and procedures.
• Determine training needs for the hygiene team, conduct shift briefings, and provide feedback.
• Enhance environmental hygiene practices through development and validation, including mould control.
• Coordinate onsite waste removal processes.
• Manage hygiene contractors and liaise with pest control services.
• Maintain thorough documentation to demonstrate compliance and due diligence.
• Supervise hygiene tasks ensuring safety by following Safe Systems of Work, COSHH, and collaborating to improve protocols.
• Organize comprehensive, high-level cleaning activities.

Candidate Profile

• Proficient in PC use with strong administrative skills.
• Experience in customer-facing roles focused on standards is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, motivate others, and manage organizational priorities attentively.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification preferred but not required; FMCG experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and pest control essential.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification is beneficial.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement including leadership training and mentoring.
• 33 days of annual leave.
• Supportive family-friendly and flexible work arrangements.
• Discounts at major retailers such as Tesco, M&S, and Currys.
• Participation in Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes.
• Private health care and health care cash plans.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Employer pension contribution up to 10%.
• Charitable giving options through payroll deductions.