Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Stef Langdons Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Sick pay

Long Service Bonus payments

Free in-house training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free eye tests up to £25

Free tea, coffee and milk

Office to Wheels scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Share Incentive Plan

Staff Discount Scheme

Job summary

Stef Langdons Ltd in Bridgwater, Somerset, is looking for a Health, Safety & Environment Manager to lead compliance across our temperature-controlled transport and depot operations. You will advise managers, conduct risk assessments, audits and investigations, and drive a positive safety culture.

You will coordinate training, maintain records, and liaise with authorities and auditors, ensuring timely corrective actions and continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (minimum requirement).
• IEMA Foundation in Environmental Management or equivalent qualification (minimum).
• Membership of IOSH or working towards professional membership is desirable.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, risk assessments, environmental & safety.
• Good knowledge of SOPs in health, safety and environmental fields.
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems.
• Ability to organise projects for team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of health, safety and environmental compliance across operations.
• Provide expert advice to managers and employees and carry out risk assessments, audits and inspections.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate training and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Liaise with authorities, contractors and external auditors.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Staff communication

Calm under pressure

Motivation

Responsibility

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IEMA Foundation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom

Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Location: Bridgwater - Head Office | Full-time, Permanent | Salary Range: £50,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum + Benefits

Ready to make a real difference to health, safety and environmental standards across our operations?

Are you an experienced health, safety and environmental professional who can provide practical advice, manage compliance, and help build a positive safety culture?

If so, we could have the perfect role for you!

What We Do

STEF Langdons delivers chilled and frozen food to almost any location across the UK and Ireland within 24 hours, supported by 12 depots and a fleet of over 500 vehicles.

The Role

As a Health, Safety & Environment Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day management of health, safety and environmental compliance across our temperature-controlled transport and depot operations.

You’ll provide expert advice to managers and employees, complete risk assessments, audits and inspections, investigate incidents, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. You’ll also coordinate training, maintain accurate compliance records, and liaise with authorities, contractors, and external auditors.

As a competent person for health, safety, and environmental matters, you’ll play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement across the business.

You’ll also liaise with enforcing authorities, statutory bodies, contractors and external auditors as required, maintain accurate records and reports, and act as a competent person for health, safety, and environmental matters across the business.

What you’ll need

• NEBOSH Diploma (minimum requirement)
• IEMA Foundation in Environmental Management or equivalent environmental qualification (minimum requirement)
• Membership of IOSH or working towards professional membership is desirable
• Previous knowledge of safe systems of work, such as risk assessments, environmental and safety.
• Good working knowledge of standard operating procedures within health and safety and environmental fields.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks fully and on time
• Ability to use initiative to think through problems and find solutions
• Ability to arrange suitable projects for team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of staff and provide advice and support at all levels
• Knowledge of Microsoft platforms
• Calm under pressure
• Motivated
• Good personal organisation
• Ability to handle responsibility

Available Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday - Office hours

Why STEF Langdons?

We work as a team. We take pride in what we do. We do what we say we will do. We get better every day.

In return, you’ll receive:

• Annual pay review
• Company sick pay
• Long Service Bonus Payments
• Free in-house job-specific training and development
• Opportunities for career-relevant apprenticeships
• Free onsite parking
• Free eye tests up to £25
• Free tea, coffee, and milk
• Office to Wheels scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Share Incentive Plan
• Staff Discount Scheme

For more information, contact [e-mail].

STEF Langdons is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in our industry, including women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.