Health and Safety Manager - Food Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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24.04.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a NEBOSH qualified Health and Safety Manager with over 5 years of experience within FMCG, working alongside the senior team at our bakery in Wigston, Leicestershire.

Key Tasks include:

• Ensuring the site’s compliance with all aspects of the Company H&S Policy and procedures in the UK and group requirements, providing advice, guidance, support, coaching, and training to the team.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring the Health & Safety policy.
• Supporting the environmental plan and Environment Manager.
• Promoting Health & Safety awareness and completing all Health & Safety functions.
• Ensuring risk assessments, SSOW, Lotto, RAMS, and contractor controls are in place and reviewed regularly.
• Preparing Health & Safety performance reports (KPIs) and driving improvements.
• Initiating action plans following incidents, accidents, near misses, or legislative changes.
• Recording and investigating accidents and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Leading the site’s H&S Committee and managing safety observation programs and audits.
• Providing clear H&S communication and leading initiatives to improve standards and employee engagement.
• Ensuring statutory compliance with HR and training departments.
• Supporting project initiatives with regulatory compliance and reporting for budgeting.
• Managing site safety/security systems, liaising with enforcement agencies, and overseeing fire safety systems.
• Participating in crisis management teams and managing First Aid provisions.
• Monitoring insurance inspections, statutory dust and noise levels, and liaising with regulatory bodies.
• Contributing to the Group H&S Committee and participating in cross-audit processes, with travel required within the UK and internationally.