Health & Safety Manager

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Samworth Brothers as a Safety, Health and Environmental Manager, where you'll be pivotal in promoting a safety-first culture across operations. With a focus on compliance and continuous improvement, you'll implement policies and engage with stakeholders to minimize risks. Bring your expertise, including a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in food manufacturing, to our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering excellence in food production.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in food manufacturing industry.
• Deep knowledge of HSE legislation.
• Proficient in ICT systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies and procedures.
• Lead internal audits and ensure compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

ICT systems

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IEMA Certificate

Food Safety Level 4

Lead Auditor training

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

Are you a proactive SHE leader ready to make a real impact? We’re seeking a Safety, Health and Environmental Manager to join our dynamic team in a pivotal role, shaping and driving a safety-first culture across our site operations.As our SHE Manager, you will take charge of developing and implementing health, safety, and environmental policies aligned with our business strategy. You’ll work closely with site teams, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and foster continuous improvement across all HSE matters.

• Develop and implement site-wide HSE policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead internal audits and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, manage legal compliance, and oversee insurance and liability claims.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -

• Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma, IEMA Certificate, Food Safety Level 4, Lead Auditor training
• Experience: Food manufacturing industry experience and a strong grasp of HSE legislation
• Skills: Confident with ICT systems, excellent analytical and communication abilities, strategic thinker with hands-on leadership

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family.Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.


Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.