Pay: £40,000.00 -

Job description:

Health & Safety OfficerAbout the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join a well-established business within the food manufacturing industry. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take full ownership of the site’s Health & Safety function, driving a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.

This is a standalone role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing best practice, and continuously improving Health & Safety performance across a busy manufacturing environment.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Opportunity to take full ownership of the site’s Health & Safety function within a growing food manufacturing business.

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s Health & Safety function, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company policies.
• Advise and support senior management and department managers on Health & Safety matters, risk management and safe systems of work.
• Develop, implement and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe operating practices.
• Carry out risk assessments, COSHH assessments and regular workplace inspections.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing training to employees and contractors.
• Manage statutory inspections including lifting equipment, forklift trucks, fire equipment, ladders and racking.
• Maintain emergency procedures, fire safety records and incident reporting systems.
• Produce Health & Safety KPI reports and lead regular Health & Safety committee meetings.
• Support internal and external audits, working closely with Operations, HR and Technical teams.
• Promote continuous improvement and embed a strong Health & Safety culture across the site.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within food manufacturing, manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, investigations and compliance audits.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Strong IT and reporting capability.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma.
• IOSH Membership.
• Experience within the food manufacturing sector.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety best practice.