Health and Safety Manager
Position based at our Head Office in Nelson, Lancashire. Site‑based role with occasional travel to nationwide depots and potential night shift support for the warehouse team.
About The Job
We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative Health and Safety Manager with experience in a lead H&S role. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure mandatory health and safety standards are understood and implemented across the business, spearheading continuous improvement to embed a safety‑first culture.
What You Will Do
* Build on and deliver the HSE strategy across the business, ensuring buy‑in and ownership from senior leadership.
* Coaching, influencing and supporting managers to own and deliver the plan relevant to their areas of responsibility.
* Promote a positive, proactive safety culture and develop best practice.
* Lead the People Forum to engage employee representatives in the H&S agenda.
* Drive an active H&S audit process and programme, engaging stakeholders to increase awareness and ownership.
* Own the accident‑reduction plan and focus on increasing hazard and near‑miss reporting.
* Manage the H&S budget and KPI delivery, providing analysis and insights to drive improvement.
* Deliver process‑improvement projects linked to safety, quality, people and cost.
* Manage, coach and develop your direct report, ensuring a regular appraisal process and a live personal development plan.
* Ensure all SOPs and SSOs are in place.
* Design, implement, manage and audit all H&S training – mandatory, behavioural, knowledge, and skills – blending internal and external provision.
What You Will Need
* NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent recognised qualification.
* IOSH membership or similar recognised organisation desirable.
* Knowledge of ISO Management Systems (ISO 14001 and 45001) advantageous.
* Experience in operational procedures and best practices.
* Experience in a lead Health and Safety role.
* Ability to work independently and with initiative.
* A flexible, highly motivated, proactive, 'can‑do' working style.
Benefits
* One day off per year for community volunteering.
* Generous discounts on company products.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Pay‑based charitable donation scheme.
* Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy an extra week of annual leave.
* Employee assistance services – financial, health and wellbeing support.
* Occasional free meals from vendors and in‑house chefs.
About Us
Wellocks is a leading UK food distributor in the hospitality industry, supplying fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, and store cupboard essentials to over 1,200 restaurant kitchens. Since 1961, we have evolved from distributing potatoes to local pubs to a nationwide supplier. We are part of the William Jackson Food Group, a family‑owned business with sister companies Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees to be themselves and develop their talents.
EEO Statement
We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for maintaining a respectful environment.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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