Health & Safety Manager
Location: Brown Brothers, Kirkconnel, DG4 6RB
Salary: £35000- £40,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a H&S professional who thrives in high-speed manufacturing?
Browns Food Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to join our Senior Management Team. This is a critical role where you won't just be "checking boxes", you will be the lead competent person driving a culture of safety at our Head Office in Kirkconnel, Sanquhar
Reporting directly to the Group Head of Health, Safety & Risk, you will have the autonomy to implement and evolve our H&S Management Systems, ensuring that legal compliance is balanced with practical, operational excellence.
The Impact You Will Make
- Expert Leadership: Act as the lead site expert for all H&S matters, providing professional advice to the Senior Management Team.
- Systems Management: Maintain and continuously improve H&S management systems (aligned with ISO 45001 standards).
- Compliance Oversight: Manage statutory inspection programmes, including PUWER, LOLER, and Pressure Systems.
- Investigation & Analysis: Lead incident investigations to identify true root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise directly with the HSE, insurers, solicitors, and external auditors, managing the site's reputation and legal standing.
- KPI Delivery: Produce high-level monthly reporting for the Group, tracking performance and identifying trends.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified: NEBOSH Diploma or a degree in Health & Safety (or equivalent professional experience).
- Accredited: IOSH membership (minimum CertIOSH or working towards).
- Experienced: Proven track record in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of UK H&S legislation, risk assessment methodology, and audit processes.
- Communication: Confident in delivering everything from Board-level KPI reports to factory-floor Toolbox Talks.
- Mobile: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for travel between the Prestwick and Irvine sites and occasional visits to the head office in Kelloholm.
Why Join Us?
Browns Food Group is one of the UK’s leading independent food manufacturers. We offer long-term career stability within a supportive leadership team that values safety as a core business pillar.
- Employee Discounts
- Free On-Site Parking
- Employee Referral Programme
- Professional Strategic Influence: A role where your voice is heard at the Senior Management table.
If you are a proactive professional ready to take full ownership of H&S across a multi-site operation, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today: Send your CV to [email protected] for more information or to arrange an initial conversation.
Browns Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
