Health and Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; Evesham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of fresh produce seeks a Health and Safety Manager to oversee safety management in both office and factory settings at the Evesham site. The role involves engaging with all levels of staff, driving cultural engagement, and maintaining ISO compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in a health and safety role within manufacturing or logistics, strong communication skills, and a NEBOSH qualification. The position offers a salary of £50,000-£60,000 plus a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Development opportunities

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or operational environments is required.
• Confident to engage and influence at all levels.
• Experience with ISO systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety operations across the site.
• Guide managers to implement safe working practices.
• Lead ISO 45001 accreditation initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience in a health and safety role

Strong communication skills

Practical, approachable style

Education

NEBOSH (or equivalent)

Job description

Health and Safety Manager | Evesham | £50,000-£60,000 Plus Car Allowance and Additional Benefits

Are you ready to take ownership of health and safety in a hands‑on, operational role, supporting both office and factory teams at Primafruit's Evesham site? Can you bring the confidence to engage with everyone from the shop floor to senior management, helping to build on a strong safety culture that's still growing and developing? Would you thrive in a close‑knit, fast‑paced business within the Fresca Group, where good practice and people development are at the heart of everything they do?

If these questions resonate, this Health and Safety Manager role could be a great fit - joining Primafruit, a £200 million turnover business central to the Fresca Group. The business works primarily out of its flagship site in Evesham, sitting as the sole supplier of fresh produce to Waitrose & Partners. This role directly reports into the board of directors, sitting as an important part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager will include:

• Owning day‑to‑day health and safety management across both operational and office environments, working closely with production and quality teams.
• Supporting and guiding managers and team leaders to embed safe working practices across all areas of the site.
• Leading on ISO 45001 accreditation and maintaining ISO 14001 systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
• Driving cultural engagement - helping all colleagues, regardless of role, to feel part of a strong safety culture.

The successful Health and Safety Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing, logistics, or similar operational environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels - from shop floor to senior leadership.
• A practical, approachable style that builds trust and encourages accountability.
• NEBOSH (or equivalent) as a minimum; a diploma or experience with ISO systems would be an advantage but isn't essential.

What does the Health and Safety Manager offer you?

• A salary of between £50,000-£60,000, with flexibility for the right person, plus a monthly car allowance.
• The chance to join a £200 million business that's part of the wider Fresca Group, offering genuine stability and long‑term growth.
• A people‑first culture where development is encouraged.
• A friendly, open environment where your ideas will be heard and your impact will be seen day to day.

This is a pivotal role for a confident, hands‑on professional who can work collaboratively, lead by example, and establish structure and accountability from day one. A valid UK driver's license is essential. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Ben Francis on [phone] or apply here.