HSE Support

Wren Kitchens Limited; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wren Kitchens Limited is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Support at our Barton-upon-Humber site. You will help implement Safety, Health & Environment systems and ensure effective contractor control, reporting to site management.

The role involves maintaining risk assessments, reviewing RAMS, delivering inductions, and driving safety improvements across the facility. You’ll work Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:30, on-site with collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely is essential (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH General Certificate is desirable.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., 45001) is desirable.
• Experience with contractor management and CDM Regulations.
• Manufacturing/machinery knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are required.
• Excellent organisation and ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Analytical problem solving and investigation skills.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Experience in diverse environments and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review risk assessments, safe working procedures, COSHH, and manual handling.
• Review/approve contractor RAMS; verify competency and licences.
• Coordinate contractors ensuring compliance with CDM and site rules.
• Deliver site inductions for contractors and visitors.
• Manage permits to work, including high-risk tasks.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and behavioural observations.
• Promote a positive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Investigate incidents/near misses and implement action plans.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and UK HS laws.
• Monitor performance and support reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

IOSH Managing Safely

Contractor management

CDM Regulations

MS Office

Communication

Organisation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

About The Role

We’re seeking a proactive Health & Safety Support professional for our Barton-Upon-Humber manufacturing site, working Monday-Friday, 06:00-14:30. The role supports implementation of Safety, Health & Environment systems and ensures effective contractor control.

About The Role

We’re seeking a proactive Health & Safety Support professional for our Barton-Upon-Humber manufacturing site, working Monday-Friday, 06:00-14:30. The role supports implementation of Safety, Health & Environment systems and ensures effective contractor control.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and review Risk Assessments, Safe Working Procedures, COSHH, and Manual Handling (MAC)
• Review/approve contractor RAMS; verify competency, certifications, and licences
• Coordinate contractors, ensuring compliance with site rules, CDM Regulations, and legislation
• Deliver site inductions for contractors/visitors and ensure safety understanding
• Manage Permits to Work (PTW), including high-risk tasks
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and behavioural observations
• Promote a positive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours
• Investigate incidents/near misses, identify root causes, and implement actions
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, ISO 14001/45001, and UK H&S laws
• Monitor performance and support reporting and continuous improvement

About You

Skills and Knowledge

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) - essential
• NEBOSH General Certificate – desirable
• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g. 45001) – desirable
• Understanding of contractor management and CDM Regulations
• Manufacturing/machinery knowledge - advantageous
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Good organisation; able to manage priorities and deadlines
• Analytical problem-solving and investigation skills
• Able to work independently and in teams
• Experience in diverse environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

About The Company

At Wren we’re passionate about all things kitchens, and now bedrooms too! We are the largest kitchen retailer in the UK. We’re a business that simply doesn’t stand still!

As well as world class training on our products, systems and sales processes, you’ll enjoy working in an industry-leading work place for a business that’s twice been voted the UK’s Number 1 Place to Work on Indeed. That’s on top of amazing benefits including uncapped commission and exceptional opportunities to progress your career across our company.