Health & Safety Officer

Samworth Brothers; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Aylesbury seeks a SHE Technician to support health and safety operations. You will coach site managers, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with H&S standards. The ideal candidate has experience in SHE functions, preferably within food manufacturing. If you're passionate about health and safety, apply today to join our collaborative team.

Benefits

Health scheme

Pension Scheme

Competitive Pay Structure

Training & Development

Social and Community Support Events

Qualifications

• Will assist managers with health & safety management systems.
• Involved in inspections, audits, and incident reviews.
• Actively participate in training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of H&S management system.
• Coach managers and supervisors in safety responsibilities.
• Collect performance information for site Senior Management.

Skills

Experience within SHE function

Passionate about health and safety

Ability to coach and mentor

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent

IEMA Associate Certificate (advantage)

Associate/Technical Member of IOSH

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.

• Health scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Competitive Pay Structure
• Training & Development
• Social and Community Support Events

The Opportunity

As a SHE Technician you will support the site by making sure that the day to day operation of the H&S management system is supported. You will be the first point of call for review of incidents, will be involved in inspections & audits and will coach the managers and supervisors to take responsibility for health, safety & the environment. You will undertake projects as directed by the Site Manager and assist in training and coaching where applicable e.g. inductions and contractor controls. You will also collate performance information and assist the Site Manager in providing relevant H&S information to the site Senior Management Team. You will be a solution finder, assisting site managers and supervisors and you will bring positivity and enthusiasm to building a site culture of safety, health and sustainability.

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:

• IEMA Associate Certificate would be an advantage
• NEBOSH or equivalent
• Associate or Technical Member of IOSH
• Experience within a SHE function within manufacturing or warehouse environments, food experience preferred but not essential
• Passionate about pursuing a career in health and safety and willing to learn.

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.