National Health And Safety Business Partner

Irwin & Colton; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a National Health and Safety Business Partner to lead safety initiatives across multiple sites. This role offers a competitive salary package, including a car allowance and excellent benefits. You will drive a culture of safety within a recognized organization in the fresh food sector, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation while engaging staff at all levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment, with flexible working options and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Company Car via Salary Sacrifice

Annual Wellbeing Allowance

Bupa Healthcare

Flexible Work-from-Home Opportunities

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Support for Further Studies and Career Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health and Safety role within logistics or distribution.
• Strong technical knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a strong health and safety culture across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Leadership and Coaching

Proactive Health and Safety Approach

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Membership

Job description

National Health and Safety Business Partner | Hybrid | £45,000 - £55,000 DOE + £7,325 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you an expert in Health and Safety looking to make a real impact across a flexible, fresh food distribution and processing business?

Do you have experience in shaping safety initiatives in a busy foodservice or FMCG environment?

Are you ready to help drive a culture of safety and compliance within a nationally recognized organization that's part of a market-leading group?

If these questions resonate with you, the National Health and Safety Business Partner role might be your next exciting career step. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading name in the fresh produce sector, part of a wider national group, delivering high-quality products to customers across the UK.

What can you expect in this role?

1. Provide leadership, coaching, and subject-matter expertise to build a strong health and safety culture across the sites in Hoddesdon, Bradford, Wolverhampton & Salisbury.
2. Ensure the site's compliance with UK health and safety legislation while supporting the broader UK health and safety strategy.
3. Engage with staff at all levels to raise awareness and foster a commitment to health and safety.
4. Oversee regular audits and inspections, assessing performance and identifying areas for improvement.
5. Work with key internal and external stakeholders including contractors, regulators, and enforcement agencies.

What does this role offer you?

1. A total package between £45,000 - £55,000 DOE, plus a £7,325 car allowance.
2. Option to choose a company car via the salary sacrifice scheme.
3. £500 annual wellbeing allowance.
4. Bupa Healthcare for you and your partner, with discounted enrollment for additional family members.
5. Flexible work-from-home opportunities and travel schedule.
6. 5 contracted hours per week.
7. 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 additional days through the flexible benefits scheme.
8. Support for further studies and career development.

What we're looking for:

1. Proven experience in a similar Health and Safety role, ideally within logistics, warehousing, or distribution environments.
2. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and IOSH membership (or working towards) preferred.
3. Strong technical knowledge of health and safety legislation.
4. A proactive and enthusiastic approach to health and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career within an organization renowned in its field. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please contact Sam Tearne at [e-mail] or call 01923 963 651.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the South East of England, recruiting across the UK. We handle roles from Health and Safety Manager to Advisor. View other opportunities here.

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