Overview
We're a family‑owned company and a global leader in the food industry, creating consistent‑quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food service providers. Our passion for quality and innovation drives our rapid growth, and we’re looking for ambitious graduates to join our team. With our Brighter Futures Graduate Programme you will have the chance to grow your career in a fast‑paced, dynamic business environment, working alongside passionate people who will help you unlock your full potential. This varied role will provide you with an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of Health & Safety within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
What we offer
* 1‑to‑1 coaching, dedicated mentors, and bespoke management development to help you grow professionally.
* Fast‑track career progression and the potential to rotate to different areas of the business, broadening your horizons and giving you the chance to explore new challenges.
* The opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable people with invaluable on‑the‑job training.
* Investment in residential off‑site training and team building to further enhance your skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the game.
Current graduate joining salary £28,000 (Rising to £30,000 after 1 year service)
Responsibilities
* Assistance in undertaking H&S audits and inspections on site.
* Monitoring and reviewing protective and preventative measures on site whilst supporting the planning and implementation of these measures.
* Conducting risk assessment and safe working practices (SWPs) with support from the Health & Safety Manager and considering how risks can be reduced effectively.
* Working alongside and supporting production in rolling out SWPs and SOPs.
* Proactive approach to H&S with the goal of reducing accidents/near misses by assisting in activities including writing and rolling out team briefs and Task Observation Behavioural Evaluation Reports.
* General H&S reporting and raising awareness – liaising with Department Managers.
* Assist with H&S investigations and the collation of information.
* Conduct low/medium‑level H&S investigations.
* Assist with the organisation of site training (e.g., accident investigation, manual handling).
* Assisting in the development of the H&S Management System and assisting Departments by use of continuous improvement tools.
* Completion of COSHH assessments and chemical handling/storage requirements.
* Support the required Occupational Health programmes in place by the Company.
* Monitor and maintain site H&S KPI targets.
* Work with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Maintain and attend courses to develop, maintain and acquire knowledge to maintain your CPD.
Qualifications
* Recognised degree in Health & Safety accredited by IOSH or NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
* Professional membership IOSH/IEMA/CQI (desirable).
* Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement.
* Excellent time management.
* Understanding of team dynamics, with a professional enthusiastic attitude.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* By the commencement of employment you must have the right to work in the UK.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants be found in advance of the closing date.
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