Training Compliance & Safety Officer

Avara Foods Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Hampshire seeks a proactive Training, Compliance & Safety Officer for its Agriculture team. The role involves ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and delivering training. Ideal candidates will have IOSH qualifications and experience in training delivery. A competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

31 days holiday

6% pension contribution

Life assurance

Lifestyle perks including discounts and cashback offers

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing support resources

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or similar environments is a plus.
• Internal auditing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review risk assessments and procedures.
• Lead site inspections and compliance reporting.
• Support incident investigations and audits.
• Manage hygiene and training standards.
• Deliver training and competency reviews.
• Liaise with other safety officers to share best practices.

Skills

IOSH qualification

Experience delivering training

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

About the Role:

About the Role: Training, Compliance & Safety Officer – Hatchery, Ower (Hampshire)
Salary:Up to £34,000 DOE + £2,204.28 Saturday allowance

Hours:40 hours/week –

Mon, Tues. Fri, Sat 6am – 15:30

Wed 8 - 12

Who are we?

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying poultry products to major supermarkets and restaurants. We operate a fully integrated supply chain, managing everything from farms to factory to shelf, across a network of over 350 farms and multiple processing sites throughout the UK.

Why Join Us?
At Avara, you’ll enjoy a secure, supportive environment with real opportunities for progression. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• 31 days holiday

• 6% pension contribution

• Life assurance

• Lifestyle perks including discounts and cashback offers

• Free on-site parking

• Wellbeing support resources

Your Role:
We’re looking for a proactive and safety-focused Training, Compliance & Safety Officer to join our Agriculture team at the Ower Hatchery. You'll play a key role in ensuring site compliance with health & safety and training standards, supporting audits, developing procedures, and conducting risk assessments. You'll also be involved in onboarding new staff, delivering toolbox talks, and monitoring ongoing training needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and review risk assessments and procedures

• Lead site inspections and compliance reporting

• Support incident investigations and audits

• Manage hygiene and training standards

• Deliver training and competency reviews

• Liaise with other safety officers to share best practices

What You'll Need:

• IOSH qualification (required)

• NEBOSH qualification (preferred)

• Experience delivering training (required)

• Internal auditing experience and knowledge of safety regulations (desirable)

• Experience in agriculture or similar environments (a plus)

Important Note:Due to bird welfare regulations, applicants must not own any avian pets, poultry, or pigs.