Based - St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2RE (can also be based from one of our other UK manufacturing sites)
Permanent, Full Time
Package includes car allowance, bonus and private medical insurance
At Premier Foods, safety is central to how we operate and how we grow. With a portfolio of much-loved household brands, we're committed to protecting our people and creating safe, sustainable manufacturing and logistics environments.
We're now looking for a Group Health & Safety Manager to play a key role in driving consistent standards, strong culture and continuous improvement across our UK operations.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Environment, Health & Safety, you'll work across our manufacturing and logistics network to support delivery of the Group EHS strategy and raise health & safety performance. Acting as a trusted partner to site and group teams, you'll coach, challenge and influence to embed best practice and drive meaningful, sustainable change.
This is a visible, hands-on group role, balancing strategic input with practical support across sites.
Key responsibilities Support the development and delivery of the Group EHS strategy, ensuring manufacturing and logistics needs are reflected
Lead and coordinate group-wide health & safety improvement programmes across multiple sites
Provide constructive challenge and coaching to site HSE and operational leaders to improve performance and culture
Support major CAPEX and change projects, ensuring robust safety standards are embedded
Lead serious incident investigations and root cause analysis, sharing learning and strengthening corporate standards
Own and maintain the Group Health & Safety manual and associated standards
Deliver the internal H&S audit programme, providing value-add audits and follow-up support
Develop capability through group-wide training and cross-site collaboration
Support sites during regulatory inspections and external audits, driving shared learning across the business
Use insight and reporting to identify trends and drive proactive improvement
About you Solid experience in a health & safety role within a regulated manufacturing or logistics environment
Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and ISO 45001
NEBOSH General Certificate, Chartered IOSH or equivalent (Internal Auditor qualification desirable)
Proven experience in incident investigation, RCA and continuous improvement
Comfortable influencing and working across multiple sites and stakeholder groups
Confident communicator with the credibility to coach, challenge and support at pace
Strong IT capability, with experience supporting H&S systems, reporting or training platforms
Why Premier Foods?
You'll join a business with iconic brands, clear purpose and high standards, where safety, collaboration and continuous improvement genuinely matter. We believe in thinking big, driving change and acting together to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
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