Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
1. Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Health & Safety Management System.
2. Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation and company standards.
3. Develop and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
4. Manage risk assessments, COSHH assessments and DSEAR compliance.
5. Lead accident, incident and near miss investigations and implement corrective actions.
6. Manage statutory inspection programmes including PUWER, LOLER, pressure systems and fire safety alongside Engineering.
7. Undertake planned audits and workplace inspections.
8. Manage contractor approval, induction and permit-to-work systems alongside Engineering.
9. Deliver Health & Safety training, inductions and toolbox talks.
10. Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and monitor actions.
11. Produce Health & Safety KPI reports for the leadership team.
12. Act as the primary contact for the HSE and other enforcement bodies.
13. Support capital projects to ensure Health & Safety by design.
14. Promote behavioral safety and continuous improvement.
15. Support all departments in achieving safe, legally compliant operations.
Qualifications, Experience, Technical Skills/Knowledge
· NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum).
· IOSH membership (TechIOSH/GradIOSH desirable).
· Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
· Strong knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act, PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, DSEAR, Fire Safety and CDM Regulations.
· Experience leading audits, inspections and incident investigations.
· Excellent communication, report writing and influencing skills.
· Competent in analysing trends and driving continuous improvement.
Core Competencies, Attributes & Behaviours for Success
Demonstrates the belief that people are our most important asset and central to the success of the organisation. Everybody should be treated with dignity and respect at all times.
Demonstrates the understanding that the satisfaction of our internal and external customers is the foundation of our success
The ability to change and adapt own behaviour or work procedures when there is a change in the work environment, for example as a result of changing customer needs.
Demonstrates accountability within the team taking ownership for team performance, work quality & overall site safety
The ability to understand people and their motivations, build good relationships with them and help them unlock their potential.
Creates an environment where people feel required and enabled to take ownership and responsibility
The ability to help others achieve more through two way feedback, clear direction and enabling
The ability to take a range of information, think things through logically and prioritise work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals
Pay: £45,000.00-£57,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
