Head of Environment, Health, and Safety

Jenson Fisher; Harlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Harlow is seeking a Head of Safety, Health & Environment to develop and lead their SHE strategy. This role is integral in ensuring best practices and compliance within a dynamic company committed to environmental responsibility. If you have a NEBOSH diploma and significant SHE experience, this is an excellent opportunity for you to influence company culture and health standards.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays

Access to GroceryAid for support

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• NEBOSH diploma or Bachelor's degree in relevant field is essential.
• Proven experience as a Head of SHE or similar role.
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety and environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead safety, health and environment strategy.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with SHE standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH diploma

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

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Head of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

Our client is a premium food manufacturer, founded in 1971, that is passionate for about the quality of its produce and proud of is status of crafting the tasting food in Britain, which you’ll find in supermarkets, to include Aldi and Tesco. Now part of one the largest food companies in Europe, our client has a brand-new role and is seeking a Head of Safety, Health & Environment, based in Harlow, Essex.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and exciting company. For the past two years, they have been on a journey of positive change: they understand how important their environmental strategy is to their customers and are proud to be on their net zero journey.

We are now looking for a Head of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE), to join the team. They are looking for a talented and experienced individual who will develop and lead their safety, health and environment strategy, teams and plans, to ensure best-in-class processes and policies. You will also play a key role in developing a culture of compliance and operational ownership.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using established NEBOSH/ IOSH plan-do-check-act principles to drive safety improvements and leadership on site
• Ensuring the site Safety Management System is up to date, relevant
• Managing risk appropriately and in accordance with the Group SHE standards
• Ensuring all significant and major SHE risks on site are quantified, managed and validated
• Monitoring departmental KPIs and challenging improvement, when required, to ensure targets are achieved and improved upon
• Completing regular health, safety and environmental audits of the site, evaluating practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Preparing and scheduling training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety and other relevant topics
• Ensuring inspections and servicing of plant, equipment and machinery are completed in compliance with relevant legislation, including PUWER assessments
• Maintaining records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required, and monitoring all other environmental risks to colleagues and the local community.

Skills and experience required:

• NEBOSH diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field is essential
• Proven experience as a Head of SHE or similar role
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety and environmental guidelines and relevant legislation
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we will offer you:

• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support
• Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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