Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for an Interim Safety, Health and Environment Officer to join our team in, Spalding, UK.
The SHE Officer plays a key supporting role in the implementation and monitoring of safety, health, and environmental practices across Westfalia Fruit UK’s operations. Reporting to the SHE Manager, this role helps ensure legal compliance and promotes a strong safety culture throughout the business.
The SHE Officer will be involved in routine inspections, audits, training coordination, data gathering and reporting, and assisting in incident investigations. The role is hands-on and works closely with operational teams to maintain high SHE standards across all Spalding sites. This role also supports the development of people leaders by empowering them to take ownership of safety and environmental responsibilities within their teams.
Travel Requirements
* Travel between Spalding and Birds Drove sites (approx. 3 miles apart).
Working Conditions
* Regular access to cold storage and production areas.
Responsibilities include:
* Drive Safety Excellence – Assist in developing and rolling out top-tier Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures that keep teams protected and operations compliant.
* Champion Risk Control – Play a key role in reviewing risk assessments, conducting site inspections, and ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) are always up to standard.
* Monitor & Report Compliance – Stay ahead of daily operational risks by flagging safety concerns and supporting swift corrective action with the SHE Manager.
* Engage Stakeholders Effectively – Communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and external partners to align SHE expectations.
* Lead Audits & Inspections – Conduct routine safety checks, support internal audits, and track non-conformances to closure – maintaining detailed records every step of the way.
* Support Training & Development – Coordinate SHE training sessions (e.g. inductions, first aid, fire marshal), maintain accurate training logs, and identify gaps for continuous improvement.
* Promote Safety Awareness – Drive a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, engaging posters, and clear, consistent communication materials.
* Champion Environmental Action – Assist with environmental controls, sustainability projects, and ISO 50001 reporting while supporting recycling, waste management, and pollution prevention.
* Respond to Incidents Proactively – Aid in investigating incidents and near-misses, ensuring accurate reporting, tracking, and contribution to root cause analysis.
* Keep Records & Reports Sharp – Maintain key SHE documentation, help prepare monthly and annual performance reports, and ensure contractor compliance through proper permits and paperwork.
Requirements
Essential
* Experience in a health, safety, or environmental support role, ideally within food production, manufacturing, or logistics.
* Strong understanding of UK SHE legislation and best practices.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage operational teams.
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
* NEBOSH General Certificate or working toward it.
* ISO 45001, 14001 or 50001 exposure.
* First Aid or Fire Marshal training (preferred but not essential).
* Additional Eastern European languages would be advantageous.
* Experience supporting ISO audits or SHE management systems.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Benefits
What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?
* 20 days holiday
* Free on-site parking
* Additional Annual Leave day on your Birthday
* Company pension plan
* Medicash plan
* Life Insurance
Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.