Health & Safety Manager

Del Monte (UK) Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks a Health and Safety Manager for their Wisbech facility. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring workplace safety, developing compliance policies, and training staff in health and safety protocols. Strong experience in health and safety and a relevant degree or certification are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a health and safety role.
• Experience in implementing health and safety measures on site.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage compliance.
• Deliver training to employees on health and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Health and Safety

NEBOSH certification

Job description

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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.

Key accountabilities will include:

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.

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.