Health and Safety Manager

Valeo; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to elevate safety standards and champion a culture of safety at their manufacturing site. Responsibilities include leading the Health & Safety strategy, ensuring legal compliance, managing risk assessments, and maintaining safe working practices. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to build strong stakeholder relationships while continuously improving systems in line with evolving regulations. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the Health & Safety strategy, ensuring achievement of KPIs and objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally for full legal compliance and best-practice solutions.
• Build stakeholder relationships to encourage collaboration and accountability.
• Investigate accidents and major incidents to identify root causes.
• Oversee safe working practices for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct, review, and validate risk assessments with effective controls.
• Manage first aid provision and PPE processes.
• Deliver impactful EHS training with HR and L&D teams.
• Continuously improve systems in line with evolving standards.

Job description

Do you have the expertise and drive to build safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces? At our iconic Kettle Chips site, we're looking for a proactive Health & Safety Manager to elevate our standards and champion a culture of safety across the factory. What will our Health and Safety Manager do:

• Lead and deliver the Valeo Foods Health & Safety strategy, ensuring all KPIs and objectives are achieved.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure full legal compliance and embed best-practice solutions across site operations.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships that encourage collaboration, shared ownership, and accountability.
• Investigate accidents and major incidents, identifying root causes and sharing learning to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee safe working practices for employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring operational excellence.
• Conduct, review, and validate risk assessments, ensuring effective controls are in place and maintained.
• Manage first aid provision, PPE processes, and occupational health support to protect and support our people.
• Work with HR and L&D teams to deliver impactful EHS training and keep compliance records up to date.
• Champion a safety-first culture, continuously improving systems in line with evolving standards and regulations.