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Health & Safety Officer
About 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.
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.
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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.
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Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma.
- IOSH Membership.
- Experience within the food manufacturing sector.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety best practice.
Salary & Benefits
- £35,000 to £45,000 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
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