Evesham, Worcestershire, UK (with travel to other sites as required)
Job reference:
Group Health & Safety Manager
Employment type:
Full Time
Established in Southport in 1975, Nationwide Produce PLC started life as a local produce merchant and today is one of the largest, longest established and most diverse companies in the UK. Covering all sectors of the market; food service, catering, processing, wholesale, export, and retail – our customers are able to buy a full range of vegetables, fruit and exotics from all around the world every day. Working closely with our fantastic supply base, we provide this service to over 1,000 customers throughout Europe, every day of the year.
Job Description
Irwin & Colton are delighted to be partnering with Nationwide Produce PLC, one of the largest, longest established, and most diverse produce companies in the UK, to recruit a Group Health & Safety Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of health and safety across the group, leading initiatives, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance across multiple sites.
Responsibilities of the Group Health & Safety Manager will include:
* Managing and controlling all aspects of H&S across Nationwide Produce Group.
* Championing H&S requirements across all sites and leading internal H&S programmes, checks, and audits.
* Supporting and educating teams and colleagues on H&S policies and procedures.
* Leading site accreditation audits and external visits, liaising with regulators and stakeholders as required.
* Delivering and recording staff H&S briefings, ensuring effective communication throughout the business.
* Coordinating with internal teams (including IT and operations) to ensure systems, communications, and data services meet H&S requirements.
* Ensuring corrective actions are identified and completed in a timely manner.
* Supporting additional H&S-related projects, such as solar energy system maintenance with H&S requirement of working at height.
The successful Group Health & Safety Manager will have:
* Proven experience in a similar position (5+ years), ideally within a comparable production, distribution, or logistics environment.
* Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and the ability to act as a subject matter expert across the business.
* High-level accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage staff at all levels.
* Ideally NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and membership of IOSH or another relevant professional body.
* Transport Manager CPC qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business in a leadership role, shaping health and safety strategy and culture across the group.
Duties may change from time to time in accordance with the changing needs of the company. You will be expected to carry such duties out as normal. If there is any significant change, this will be discussed and agreed with you and may be included in a revised edition of the Job Description; otherwise, more minor changes may be discussed with you at the time of your performance review. If there are any other changes to employment terms and conditions, such as changes to pay or hours, then these will be notified in writing.
All roles develop and change, and this is a natural process due to technological, legal and business advancement. You are expected to embrace such change and show initiative and flexibility where appropriate.
Apply today!
If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Ben Francis at Irwin and Colton – Ben.francis@irwinandcolton.com or call 01923 432 633
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