Health & Safety Manager

Del Monte (UK) Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wisbech is seeking a hands-on Health and Safety Manager to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health and Safety or NEBOSH certification, along with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include developing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and delivering training. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar health and safety role.
• Expertise in developing and implementing health and safety policies.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage hazards.
• Deliver health and safety training to staff.
• Ensure compliance with legal and industry standards.

Skills

Risk assessment

Health and safety compliance

Strong communication skills

Training delivery

Education

Degree in Health and Safety or NEBOSH

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, and being part of our UK team based at our Wisbech facility (Cambridgeshire), we need a hands-on Health and Safety Manager who will be actively involved in ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees within the organisation. This role requires a proactive approach to developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

1. Policy Development and Implementation - an in-depth knowledge of UK health and safety laws is a necessity, together with knowledge of industry specific standards and best practices.
2. Risk Assessment and Management - Expertise in risk assessment methodologies, and ability to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
3. Training and Education of managers/employees - experience in delivering health and safety training.
4. Emergency Preparedness - knowledge of emergency planning and response procedures
5. Day to day compliance and documentation - you will need strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have either a degree in Health and Safety or a professional certification such as NEBOSH. You will need a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar health and safety role; have good attention to detail, and strong organisational and time management skills. You must be able to show pro-active and hands-on experience in implementing health and safety measures on site. Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food will be essential.