My client, a well-established food manufacturing business, now seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead hygiene operations across their manufacturing site in County Wicklow.

Position Overview:

As the Facilities Manager, your primary focus will be ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on management role where you will lead hygiene operations, manage cleaning schedules and standards, ensure compliance with food safety regulations and work closely with production teams to maintain a safe, clean and efficient manufacturing environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in County Wicklow, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The role is fully site-based and offers a salary of up to €59,000 per annum, together with the opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business committed to continuous improvement.

This is a permanent role, which will involve working for my client directly on a permanent basis, this is not an agency or short term role. I am assisting my client in finding suitable candidates to work for them directly.

Requirements:

• Min 5+ years' experience within a Facilities, Hygiene or Food Manufacturing environment
• Min 2+ years' management or supervisory experience
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment is essential
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards, GMP and food safety requirements
• Experience managing hygiene teams and contractors
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation programmes and compliance standards
• Strong organisational, leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with production teams
• Full working rights in Ireland

Responsibilities:

• Manage all hygiene and facilities operations across the manufacturing site
• Lead, supervise and develop the site hygiene team
• Ensure all cleaning schedules and sanitation programmes are completed to the highest standard
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements
• Carry out regular hygiene inspections and implement corrective actions where required
• Work closely with production and quality teams to minimise risks and maintain operational standards
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers, coordinating planned maintenance, specialist cleaning and facilities-related works to ensure minimal disruption to production
• Manage hygiene-related contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring all work is completed in line with company and food safety standards
• Ensure cleaning equipment and facilities are maintained and operating effectively
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across hygiene and facilities management
• Maintain accurate records, reports and compliance documentation

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to €59,000 per year
• Monday to Friday schedule (8:00am – 5:00pm)
• Fully site-based position
• Free on-site parking
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing business
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you feel like you fit the above requirements and are currently seeking an exciting new challenge, please forward your CV for immediate consideration and confidential call back to discuss the role in more detail.

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