Safety & Compliance Lead — Food & Beverage Site

GXO Logistics; Livingston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee QHSE functions within their Drinks contracts. This full-time permanent role involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, developing safety management systems, and leading risk assessments. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in a food/beverage environment, NEBOSH certification, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or NVQ level 3 and following CPD programme.
• Strong experience in a similar role in a food, beverage environment.
• HACCP Level 2 qualification is desirable.
• Exposure to accident investigation, including full analysis and reporting.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders on health and safety matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with current and evolving legislation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety management systems.
• Advise site and senior management on health and safety.
• Lead risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate staff training for compliance and competence.
• Provide statistical and performance data to management.
• Investigate RIDDOR and lost time incidents.
• Manage external contractor vetting and control.

Skills

NEBOSH General or NVQ level 3

Strong experience in a similar role

HACCP Level 2 qualification

Accident investigation skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Job description

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee QHSE functions within their Drinks contracts. This full-time permanent role involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, developing safety management systems, and leading risk assessments. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in a food/beverage environment, NEBOSH certification, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.